Blog / Security Industry
General articles covering the UK private security sector, best practices, and industry developments.
Holiday pay is one of the most misunderstood employment obligations in the security industry. This guide explains the 52-week reference period, common errors, and the risk of backdated claims.
Manual SIA licence checks leave your security company exposed in 2026. Here is why automated verification against the SIA Public Register is essential for ACS compliance — and what happens when it fails.
Pricing security contracts is one of the most consequential decisions a security company owner makes. This guide covers labour costs, margin structures, and the mistakes that erode profitability.
A composite case study showing how a 120-guard UK security company used TacDesk to consolidate their compliance records and pass ACS assessment first time, with zero non-conformities raised.
Most security companies focus on vetting and training records when preparing for ACS. But your scheduling system is quietly determining your score — and many don’t realise it until it’s too late.
ACS accreditation is increasingly a prerequisite for winning public sector and high-value private security contracts in the UK. Here’s how to turn compliance into competitive advantage.
How UK security companies can manage SIA licences at scale, track renewals before they lapse, and avoid deploying unlicensed guards as your team grows.
A plain-English guide to BS 7858 vetting for UK security companies. Learn what the standard requires, the five-year check timeline, and how to stay compliant.
Discover the most common reasons UK security companies fail their ACS accreditation and learn how to close the gaps before your assessment day arrives.
Practical checklist for UK security companies preparing for an ACS audit. Know what inspectors look for and how to ensure your documentation is always ready.
A complete guide to the 7 ACS compliance criteria that UK security companies must meet to achieve Approved Contractor Scheme accreditation from the SIA.
Learn what ACS accreditation is, why it matters for UK security companies, and how the SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme sets the industry standard in 2026.
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