Anyone can print a shield logo. Ask for licences, insurance, a sample PDF report and who picks up the phone at 02:00.
Broken gates, sudden vacant possession, a cancelled contractor — you need licensed people this afternoon, not next month’s tender.
Most security tenders ask for price and a logo. Ask for licence numbers, geofenced patrols and same-night PDFs instead.
Healthcare security is safeguarding, not just a door. Licensed officers, calm communication and a record of every incident.
The front desk is both hospitality and access control. Get the licence, the visitor process and the incident path right.
More than 447,500 people held SIA licences by September 2026. Your contract still fails if the person on the gate has the wrong licence type.
A practical 2026 checklist for UK commercial sites: risk assessment, SIA officers, access control, lighting, patrol evidence and a client audit trail.