Provision of Labour to the Security and Events Sectors - BS 10119:2026

BS 10119:2026 provides a recognised framework for organisations supplying additional labour to the security and events sectors.

It applies to the provision of licensed and unlicensed personnel who are employed or otherwise supplied to supplement an organisation’s existing security or event workforce. The standard is also relevant to contractors, event organisers, property managers and other organisations procuring supplementary labour.

BS 10119 addresses the management, recruitment and deployment of personnel, including:

• Organisational roles and management responsibilities
• Recruitment and employment arrangements
• Right to work and employment status checks
• Security screening
• SIA licensing controls
• Competence, training and assignment requirements
• Contracts and agreed terms of supply
• Pay, working time and employment conditions
• Employee welfare and personal protective equipment
• Deployment, supervision and performance monitoring
• Documented information and record keeping
• Communication between labour providers and purchasing organisations

By establishing clear responsibilities throughout the supply chain, the standard helps labour providers and purchasing organisations understand what is expected before personnel are accepted and deployed.

Reduce the risks associated with bought-in labour

Security and event service providers often rely on additional personnel to meet changing operational demands. Without effective controls, bought-in labour can introduce significant risks to service quality, legal compliance, public safety and organisational reputation.

BS 10119 helps organisations establish a consistent approach to due diligence and reduce the risk of deploying personnel who are unsuitable, improperly screened, insufficiently trained or not appropriately licensed.

Applying the standard can help your organisation:

• Strengthen recruitment and pre-employment checks
• Verify identity, right to work and employment status
• Maintain effective control of SIA licensing
• Ensure personnel are competent and suitable for assigned duties
• Clarify responsibilities between labour providers and purchasers
• Improve accountability throughout the supply chain
• Support fair and responsible employment practices
• Protect employee welfare and working conditions
• Improve the consistency and reliability of labour provision
• Reduce operational, legal and reputational risks
• Support tender and pre-qualification submissions
• Build confidence among clients, contractors and event organisers

Demonstrate responsible labour provision

SSAIB certification provides independent assurance that your organisation has been assessed against the requirements of BS 10119:2026 and has appropriate management, recruitment and operational controls in place.

Certification demonstrates your commitment to responsible employment practices and the professional provision of labour. It gives clients, contractors, event organisers and other interested parties greater confidence that supplied personnel are subject to appropriate checks, controls and support.

Certification does not replace an organisation’s legal responsibilities. Applicable requirements relating to SIA licensing, employment, right to work, data protection, working time, minimum wage and occupational health and safety must continue to be met.