Guaranteed first-time pass rates for UK contractors and sub-contractors. We draft bespoke evidence, liaise directly with scheme assessors, and ensure you secure approved vendor status without administrative disruption.
Direct pre-qualification across 10,000+ UK procurement bodies
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) was founded in May 2009 with the active support of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to standardise pre-qualification criteria across British industry.
Before SSIP, contractors bidding for multiple commercial jobs were forced to complete redundant, time-consuming safety questionnaires and pay separate assessment fees to each individual client body. SSIP established the Core Criteria—a unified baseline assessment standard aligned with PAS 91 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Under SSIP Mutual Recognition, once your business holds an accredited certificate under one recognised member scheme (such as CHAS or SafeContractor), other SSIP schemes grant "deemed to satisfy" recognition. This eliminates duplicate audits, slashes administration costs by up to 40%, and accelerates your pre-qualification turnaround.
15 Knowsley Street, supporting contractors nationwide across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and the UK.
Select the accreditation mandated by your clients or let our chartered consultants advise on the most cost-effective route for your trade sector.
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme is the most widely recognised SSIP scheme in the UK. CHAS certification proves standard health and safety competence, enhances your corporate reputation, and opens public sector and local authority tenders.
Founding SSIP member and the gold standard for tier-one contractors, NHS trusts, and housing associations. We assist clients in securing Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers aligned with the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) and Social Value criteria.
Reviews documented health, safety, financial probity, and ethical business practices. Evaluates high-risk operational elements such as working at height, hazardous materials handling (COSHH), and environmental procedures.
Preferred SSIP member accreditation for national housebuilders and commercial developers. A successful audit provides a full 12-month certificate confirming your workforce health and safety competence.
The official SSIP member scheme operated by Capita. Built directly inside the Constructionline platform, allowing contractors to complete commercial pre-qualification and health and safety vetting simultaneously.
Engineered specifically for complex, high-demand commercial supply chains in retail, logistics, hospitality, and corporate facilities. Holding Altius certification satisfies rigorous supply-chain compliance benchmarks.
Open-access common database providing real-time compliance and PQQ information. Allows sub-contractors to maintain a single, universally accessible compliance profile for UK main contractors.
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation represents 240+ premier scaffolding and access contractors. Viewed by tier-one principal contractors and utilities as the non-negotiable benchmark for work at height.
Compare key parameters across the UK's leading assessment schemes to determine which certification best targets your commercial market.
| Accreditation Scheme | Primary Target Sectors | SSIP Member | Direct Commercial Access | Certificate Validity | SMCL Pass Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAS | Construction, Trade, Public Sector | ✓ Founding Member | 1,000+ Registered Clients | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| Constructionline Gold | Tier 1 Construction & Infrastructure | ✓ Via Acclaim | 8,000+ Buyers / 2,000 Authorities | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| SafeContractor | Commercial, Facilities, High-Risk | ✓ Approved Member | National Facilities Registers | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| SMAS Worksafe | Housebuilding & Commercial Building | ✓ Full Member | Major UK Housebuilders | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| Acclaim Accreditation | Capita / Constructionline Supply Chains | ✓ Full Member | Integrated Constructionline Workflow | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| Altius Accreditation | Retail, Hospitality & Logistics | ✓ Approved Member | Blue-Chip Commercial Clients | 12 Months | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| Builder's Profile | General Contracting & Supply Chain | ✓ Data Exchange | Common Industry PQQ Database | Ongoing Sync | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
| NASC Scaffolding | Specialist Access & Scaffolding | ✓ Trade Standard | 240+ Elite Scaffolding Contractors | Annual Audit | ✓ 100% Guaranteed |
We do not just hand you generic Word documents and leave you to figure out the portal. We take full ownership of your application.
Don't lose out on profitable contracts due to missing SSIP accreditation. Let our Bury-based chartered consultants handle your complete compliance file.
