The statistics on this page are updated every month and may not reflect the current position.
Number of Approved Contractors
As of 30 May 2013:
- the total number of approved contractors was 749;
- more than 132,000 licensed operatives were working for these companies.
Approved contractors must re-register and undergo assessment every year to maintain their approval. 98% of our approved contractors have successfully re-registered since March 2012.
Types of Organisations Represented
| Type of Organisation |
Number in ACS |
% of Total |
| Micro (1-10 employees) |
215 |
29% |
| Small (11-25 employees) |
220 |
29% |
| Medium (26-250 employees) |
254 |
34% |
| Large (>250 employees) |
60 |
8% |
Approvals by Sector*
| Sector |
Number of Approvals |
| Cash & Valuables in Transit |
16 |
| Close Protection |
41 |
| Door Supervisors |
216 |
| Key Holding |
313 |
| Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) |
131 |
| Security Guarding |
692 |
| Vehicle Immobilisers |
2 |
* Please note that contractors may be approved in more than one sector.