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Benefits of Being an Approved Contractor

The law says you can't deploy security staff who don't yet have an SIA licence.

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This says you can: ACS Mark

Your company could get special dispensation to deploy security staff while their licence applications are being processed... as long as you're an SIA Approved Contractor.

The SIA Approved Contractor Scheme gives your organisation the opportunity to distinguish itself as one of the best providers of private security services in England and Wales.

Approved Contractor status will also deliver valuable operational advantages that will help you to become more efficient by improving the utilisation of your security staff.

Business Opportunities

The benefits that the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme will deliver to buyers of private security services will be widely communicated to local authorities, government departments and the commercial sector. There is also a Register of SIA Approved Contractors for buyers to refer to via the internet and telephone when selecting suppliers. You will be given copies of the ACS brochure to give to your customers, prospects and employees to explain the benefits of working with an SIA Approved Contractor.

Operational Advantages

As an Approved Contractor, you could be given special dispensation to deploy security staff while their licence applications are being processed. This will help you to achieve greater flexibility and improved management of operational costs. Licence dispensation cannot be used on assignments working with children or vulnerable adults.

Further Benefits of ACS Accreditation

Once accredited, your company will be able to display the Approved Contractor plaque and certificate in your reception or boardroom.

You will also be able to add the accreditation mark to your stationery, vehicle livery and website. You'll be able to buy extra certified copies of your ACS certificate to include in your new business proposals, or supply to existing clients to demonstrate your status.

When you display the ACS accreditation mark, you will reassure your customers, prospects and employees that they've chosen to work with one of the very best security providers in the business.

ACS accreditation may even be something to use in your negotiations with your commercial insurance providers.