Need some help getting an accreditation?
There are many accreditation schemes that are used by a wide range of organisations. There is no legal requirement for the third party accreditation of health and safety performance of a company as part of the procurement process. Many suppliers and their (potential) clients choose to use the services of an accreditation scheme for health and safety, with the purpose of helping them to manage their tendering or procurement needs. Many key decision makers will be looking for contractors accredited by a third party to generate long and shortlists of suppliers and contractors.
Some organisations, for example, insist that all of their contractors have registered with, and have been accredited by, a third-party organisation such as:
- CHAS
- Safecontractor
- Construction Line
- EXOR
- Achilles
- Buying Force
- Etc.
The principle behind all of these accreditation schemes is fairly simple and straightforward. A provider of services (a contractor), must first register their company details with the accreditation company. As well as doing this, they must also provide information relating to their health and safety policy and associated supporting documentation. Some schemes will also include assessments on the competence of the workforce, and assessment of the quality of work.
CoLaw can provide assistance with third party accreditation schemes, contact us on 08456 588703 to find out more.