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Change description : 2026-07-06 08:40:00: Updated the ‘Explanation of terms’ section to include a link to the ‘Understanding ACS improvement needs’ page. [Guidance and regulation]

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Guidance

ACS Sanctions framework

The sanctions we apply if an SIA approved contractor is in breach of ACS conditions.

From:
Security Industry Authority
Published
13 October 2020
Last updated
16 July 2026 — See all updates

Documents

Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) sanctions framework

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Details

We have a range of sanctions that we can apply against approved contractors who do not meet the conditions of the scheme. These conditions are listed in our Get Approved booklet.

Use ‘ACS: sanctions framework’ to understand the likely consequences of a breach of ACS conditions.

Updates to this page

Published 13 October 2020
Last updated 16 July 2026 — Show all updates

  1. Updated the 'Explanation of terms' section to include a link to the 'Understanding ACS improvement needs' page.

  2. Replaced a PDF version of the 'Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS): Sanctions Framework' document with an updated HTML version. Removed the 'Enforcement: What to expect from the SIA' document, which is available from another page (see link in the sanctions framework).

  3. First published.

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Update history

2026-07-06 08:40
Updated the ‘Explanation of terms’ section to include a link to the ‘Understanding ACS improvement needs’ page.

2026-07-01 08:28
Replaced a PDF version of the ‘Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS): Sanctions Framework’ document with an updated HTML version. Removed the ‘Enforcement: What to expect from the SIA’ document, which is available from another page (see link in the sanctions framework).