COP 119 for Labour Provision
COP 119 – Code of Practice for Labour Provision in the Security Industry
COP 119 is a recognised Code of Practice specifically developed for the UK’s security and events sector. It has been created to enhance the professionalism and effectiveness of the labour supply chain of the security guarding sector.
This standard provides labour supplying organisations working with security companies to publicly demonstrate that they are following best operational practice by being independently certified. By complying with COP 119, these businesses demonstrate they do so ethically, transparently, and within the highest industry standard for labour supply.
The COP 119 certification process involves independent audits to ensure every accredited provider meets the required standards with integrity and transparency. These audits confirm that labour provision within the regulated security and events sector remains ethical, compliant, and responsibly managed. By defining clear expectations for quality, compliance, and operational performance, COP 119 not only safeguards industry standards but also drives continuous improvement and efficiency across the workforce supply chain.
Essentially, COP 119 offers a credible framework that enhances accountability, builds trust between clients and contractors, and ultimately promotes excellence throughout the UK security workforce supply chain.
COP 119 Includes Solutions For:
By adhering to COP 119, organisations can enhance operational efficiency, ensure full legal compliance, and protect the rights and welfare of their security personnel.
- SIA License Monitoring
- Working Time Regulations
- Right to Work Checks
- Security Screening (BS 7858)
- Minimum Wage Compliance
- Employment Status Verification
Advantages of COP 119 Certification:
Obtaining certification in accordance with COP 119 provides several significant benefits, including:
- Enhancing stakeholder confidence through the assurance of quality, safety, and reputation.
- Accountability related to social, environmental, and governance responsibilities to support service delivery.
- Proving commitment to statutory and legal obligations across all areas of operation.
- Confirming compliance with relevant government legislation and industry regulations.
By achieving COP 119 certification, organisations proactively align with industry best practice, ensuring ethical labour provision, operational integrity, and the consistent maintenance of high security standards.
Procedure for COP 119 Certification
A Security company will be COP 119 certified by applying these three steps
Gap Analysis:
Gap analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the difference, or “gap,” between a current state and a desired future stated for a business, as a whole. Gap analysis helps security businesses to priorities their efforts and time, and allocate effort and resources more effectively to achieve their goals and improve overall performance. Gap analysis can be a valuable tool for strategic planning and decision making.
Development and Implementation:
Following gap analysis, a business will proceed to the next phase, which is development and implementation. If there are any missing documents or gaps in your business/organisation, our team will develop all the missing documents for your organisation & place them in a BizGrow QMS System. BizGrow QMS System is an online system that helps businesses improve their quality management. It is digital and user-friendly, offering features like document management, Web Portal Forms, Cloud Storage & Email Templates etc. After producing the missing documents to close the gaps identified in the business, it is now time to move to the implementation phase. This phase involves putting the newly created documents and processes into action to bridge the gaps and improve the overall functioning of the organisation.
Certification:
Certification is the last step for a security business to be COP 119 certified. After successful Gap Analysis and Development & Implementation, a security business will be awarded the certification after the final assessment.
