Compliance Code
COP 119 Consultancy
Code of Practice for labour provision in security sectors — fair employment, vetting and supply chain transparency.
In A Nutshell
What COP 119 Actually Means For You
If your business supplies security personnel to other organisations — or leans on subcontracted labour to deliver contracts — Code of Practice 119 is the standard that governs how that labour provision should work. It sets clear expectations around fair employment, worker vetting and transparency right across your supply chain.
Compliance works best when it's woven into processes you already run, not bolted on as a separate exercise. That's how we approach COP 119 — building vetting, contracting and record-keeping into your existing recruitment workflow rather than creating a parallel system nobody actually uses.
COP 119 At A Glance
What We Help You Get Right
Worker vetting and right-to-work verification
Contracts, pay and working time compliance
Supply chain transparency and subcontractor management
Record-keeping standards for labour provision
Breaking It Down
What COP 119 Is Built On
Worker Vetting
Robust identity and right-to-work verification before deployment.
Fair Employment
Contracts, pay and working time practices that meet legal standards.
Supply Chain Transparency
Clear visibility over how subcontracted labour is sourced and managed.
Record-Keeping
Auditable documentation for every worker supplied.
Subcontractor Due Diligence
Structured checks on any third-party labour you rely on.
Ongoing Monitoring
Processes that keep pace as your workforce and contracts change.
Why It Matters
The Business Case for COP 119
Labour supply chains in security are under increasing scrutiny, particularly around modern slavery and fair employment. COP 119 compliance signals to clients that your workforce sourcing is transparent and properly managed — increasingly a dealbreaker for organisations conducting their own supply chain due diligence.
Why Bother
What You Get Out Of COP 119
Reduced Compliance Risk
Fewer gaps for regulators or clients to find during scrutiny.
Client Confidence
Reassurance for organisations auditing your labour supply chain.
Defensible Practices
A clear, consistent employment process across your business.
Working Together
How We'll Get You There
Here's exactly what working with us looks like, step by step.
Compliance Assessment
We review your current labour supply processes against COP 119.
System Development
We build vetting, contracting and record-keeping procedures that hold up.
Operational Integration
We embed the process into your recruitment and subcontracting workflow.
Ongoing Support
We provide guidance as your workforce and contracts evolve.
Ready to Elevate Your COP 119 Standing?
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