The 2026 Checklist for Hiring the Right CP Firm in the UK
TL;DR: The 2026 Checklist for Hiring the Right CP Firm in the UK. SIA-licensed, insured. Written quote, usually the same working day. Call 020 3488 5714, WhatsApp available, email enquiries.vip.protection.service@mail.com.
Use this exact 15-point checklist. Any firm that passes 13+ deserves a quote. Any firm below 10 is a walk-away.
The 15 Criteria
- SIA CP-licensed lead officers · 2. SIA-licensed company · 3. BS 7858 vetted, files on file · 4. public liability insurance · 5. Directly employed core CPO team · 6. Named lead CPO per assignment · 7. Written itemised quote, usually the same working day · 8. Written risk assessment in 72 hours · 9. Director-level point of contact · 10. NDAs default · 11. 24/7 senior advisor available · 12. Verifiable SIA-licensed entry on the SIA register · 13. Vehicle fleet directly operated · 14. TSCM capability in-house · 15. Female CPOs on retained bench.
How VIP Scores
15/15 verifiable. Full checklist evidenced in the site-walk pack.
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About the Author
Roy
Director, VIP Protection Services
Roy is a Director of VIP Protection Services, overseeing SIA-licensed close protection, executive protection, corporate security and residential security across the UK. He personally writes and reviews every guide, checking each against current SIA licensing rules and BS 7858:2019 screening standards before publication.
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- BS 7858:2019 screened (5-year vetting)
- Documented assignment planning
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