AwardedAwarded 29 April 2026

SIA 926 - Criminal Barristers Chambers 2026

Security Industry Authority · Central government

In brief

Security Industry Authority awarded legal work to Harcourt Chambers, 12CP Barristers and 23 Essex Chambers LLP on 29 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £180,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 17 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The purpose of this application is to secure criminal barrister chambers and/or barristers from the Attorney General's Panel to act on behalf of the SIA in criminal proceedings at both the Magistrates Court and Crown Courts. The scope of this requirement will include agreeing to proposed draft terms and conditions and submitting rates which will enable the SIA to instruct a supplier to perform the requirement

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Harcourt Chambers
12CP Barristers (SME)
23 Essex Chambers LLP (SME)
3 bids received
£155,200
Awarded 29 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 068448-2025
  2. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 070764-2025
  3. Tender notice · UK4, notice 077169-2025
  4. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 044129-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

6

Awards

4

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From notice 068448-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2025, last updated 13 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.