Scope
Description
We are seeking to arrange a legal review of future statutory guidance on how the SIA will exercise its functions and powers as the regulator of Martyn's Law.
As we are required to produce this guidance under section 12(2)(a) of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, interested parties must be conversant with this act.
The purpose of the review is (i) to identify aspects of the draft guidance that may expose the SIA to avoidable legal or other risks, particularly in terms of potential challenges (on procedural or other grounds) to our regulatory decisions, and (ii) to recommend drafting changes or other steps to manage such risk.
We are therefore seeking a legal adviser who can demonstrate experience of:
• successfully bringing and/or defending legal challenges to regulatory decisions on procedural and other grounds, and
• advising government or regulatory bodies on the drafting of statutory guidance on regulatory powers and procedures.
We expect that a firm of solicitors with a specialist regulatory or similar team is a likely source of this advice.
The review may also include a requirement for advice on any post-consultation drafting changes.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 March 2026 to 29 February 2028
- Possible extension to 28 February 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 November 2025
Engagement process description
Expressions of Interest should be submitted, via email, to Jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 November 2025
Contracting authority
Security Industry Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPRC-3836-PXLZ
PO Box 74957
London
E14 1UG
United Kingdom
Email: jodie.cox@sia.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government