ACS Assessor Guide - Security Industry Authority

ACS Assessor GuideSection 4 – Criterion Specific Guidelines: Criteria 3Criteria 3 – Commercial Relationship Management3.1 An SIA Approved Contractor can demonstrate how it manages the procurement of goods and services from its suppliers and monitorsits on-going performance.3.1.3 A selection process for subcontractors exists and is used.Required Achievement LevelSubcontractors are employed asand when required.Subcontractors are required tohold a valid SIA licence.All aspects of the previouscolumn plus:There are implemented proceduresfor the selection of subcontractorswhich ensure appropriate vettingand screening procedures.All subcontractors sign aconfidentiality agreement.All subcontractors are givencontract terms and conditions ofengagement and the provision ofequipment is agreed anddocumented in the contract.All aspects of the previouscolumn plus:All subcontractor organisationsused to deliver a security serviceare ACS approved subcontractorsare paid on an invoice only basiswithin agreed timeframes.All aspects of the previouscolumn plus:Where appropriate, a processexists for the audit of theperformance of sub-contractors.64The contents of this publication are copyright ©2013 Security Industry Authority, all rights reserved. No part of the contents may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means without prior written permission of the copyright owner.