SSIP Health & Safety Certification – CQMS Safety Scheme

 

Unlock Excellence in Safety Compliance

Ensure your business meets UK health and safety standards with the CQMS Safety Scheme, an SSIP-approved certification for suppliers. Our streamlined assessments help you demonstrate compliance, reduce procurement barriers, and gain visibility with buyers across industries.

Key Benefits of CQMS Safety Scheme Certification

  • SSIP Core Criteria Compliance
    Meet the recognised standards for health and safety management required by buyers across the UK. Our certification aligns with SSIP Core Criteria, helping you demonstrate legal compliance and reduce duplication in procurement.
  • Increased Buyer Visibility
    Certified suppliers are listed on both the CQMS Safety Scheme portal and the SSIP Portal, making it easier for buyers to find and verify your credentials during tendering and supplier selection..
  • Flat-Rate Pricing with No Hidden Costs
    Our transparent pricing model ensures you know exactly what you’re paying for. There are no additional fees for support or logo usage—just straightforward, cost-effective certification.
  • Use of CQMS Safety Scheme Logo
    Once certified, you can display the CQMS Safety Scheme logo on your website, documents, and marketing materials, showcasing your commitment to health and safety excellence.
  • SSIP Portal Inclusion: Your company details will be visible on the SSIP portal, enhancing your credibility and visibility within the industry.
  • Mutual Recognition Across SSIP Schemes
    CQMS certification is accepted by other SSIP member schemes under the “Deem to Satisfy” agreement, saving you time and money when working with multiple clients or contractors.
  • Tendering Advantage
    Stand out in competitive bids by proving your health and safety competence. SSIP certification is often a prerequisite for public sector and large-scale contracts.
  • Expert Support Throughout the Process
    Our experienced assessors guide you through every step of the certification process, offering advice and support at no extra cost to ensure a smooth experience.
  • Independent, In-House Assessments
    All assessments are carried out by CQMS professionals, following ISO 17020 principles and backed by ISO 9001 quality management standards, ensuring consistency and credibility..

Assessment Options

  • SSIP Assessment – Core health & safety compliance
  • Common Assessment Standard (CAS) – Comprehensive supply chain risk management

 

Get Started Today

Register via the Join CQMS Safety Scheme button below to begin your assessment.

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CQMS Safety Scheme Fees

Please note: if you have a discount code please ensure this is quoted when applying.

Need help? Call 01476 594 410 or email safety-scheme@cqms-ltd.com.

Know your assessment types

SSIP

Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Ltd is an umbrella organisation that promotes a minimum standard for health and safety assessments for suppliers which is backed by the HSE.

The primary aim of SSIP is to make pre-qualification simpler andreduce occupational health and safety assessment duplication. Holding an Assessment with an SSIP member scheme allows an organisation to demonstrate that they are operating safely and complying with UK and Irish health and safety legislation.
PAS91

PAS 91 is a prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) system comprising a set of standardised question modules on core criteria essential to prequalification for construction tendering.

Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the PAS91 PQQ modules provide a universally applicable system of assessing the capability of suppliers. These question modules allow clients to determine the suitability of potential contractors for projects based on their compliance across several core areas of risk management. PAS91 covers the following modules:

Module C1: Supplier Identity
Module C2: Financial Information
Module C3: Business & Professional Standing
Module C4: Health & Safety [module exemption in SSIP certification is held]
Module 01: Equal Opportunity & Diversity
Module 02: Environmental Management
Module 03: Quality Management
Module 04: Building information modeling [BIM]

CQMS Safety Scheme Advanced is our PAS91+ product which also includes the following modules:
Bribery and Corruption
Modern Slavery

Please note: The British Standards Institution (BSI) withdrew PAS 91, a pre-construction qualification questionnaire, in 2023. The withdrawal means that BSI will no longer maintain or promote the standard however some buyers continue to use PAS 91 as a basic level of compliance.
CAS

The Common Assessment Standard [CAS] is an accreditation designed to standardise the prequalification process, helping both clients and contractors improve supply chain efficiency and reduce supply chain risks.

The Common Assessment Standard builds on the PAS 91 prequalification questionnaire, helping contractors achieve compliance and mitigate risks across 10 areas.

Section 1: Identity
Section 2: Financial
Section 3: Corporate and Professional Standing
Section 4: Health and Safety [module exemption in SSIP certification is held]
Section 5: Environmental
Section 6: Quality
Section 7: Building Safety
Section 8: Fairness, Inclusion & Respect [FIR]
Section 9: Information Security
Section 10: Information Management (IM)

CQMS' Safety Scheme Premium is our CAS product.

For details on how to transfer your CAS data between Recognised Assessment Bodies please read more.

DOES YOUR COMPANY NEED HELP WITH OUR ASSESSEMENT SERVICES?

CQMS are happy to support you through this process. Call us today on 01476 594 410