SSIP - Safety schemes in procurement certification
Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) is the UK construction industry's leading framework for Health & Safety pre-qualification. Governed by the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, SSIP enables contractors, designers and principal contractors to demonstrate compliance through a single, recognised assessment — eliminating repetitive and costly pre-qualification processes.
As a UKAS accredited certification body (No. 0063), SOCOTEC Certification UK delivers SSIP assessments fully integrated with ISO 45001 audits, helping your organisation meet buyer requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.
What is SSIP and why does it matter for your business?
SSIP is a Construction Industry Scheme with its roots in the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015.
Available for every type of organisation that supplies goods or services to the Construction Industry.
SSIP certification categories
As part of the ISO 45001 Audit, SSIP assessments will be made against the Core Criteria threshold covering one or more of the following categories:
- SSIP Approved (Non-Construction Contractor)
- SSIP Approved: Contractor (Construction)
- SSIP Approved: Principal Contractor
- SSIP Approved: Designer
- SSIP Approved: Principal Designer
Note: the SSIP Approved (Non Construction Contractor) category is for organisations who operate outside of the Construction Industry or are construction based Consultants that are not classed as a Contractor by way of definition in the CDM Regulations 2015.
Why should I combine SSIP with ISO 45001?
I want to make sure that my organisation meets H&S Pre-qualification requirements
I want my organisation to work with Construction Industry organisations
I want to reduce my costs by optimising my processes
I want to define a clear framework for my business
What are the steps to get SSIP certified by an accredited certification body?
Application
Complete a questionnaire with us so we can understand your needs and prepare a certification proposal.
Stage 1 Assessment
We review your management system to confirm you are ready for the certification audit.
Stage 2 Assessment
We assess your management system against the requirements of the standard.
Certification & Re-certification
After three years, we reassess your system and renew your certification.
Why choose SOCOTEC for your SSIP certification?
Why achieve SSIP certification with SOCOTEC Certification UK Ltd?
- Within SOCOTEC Certification UK Ltd, we've put together a portfolio of services that are fully compatible.
- We are UKAS accredited (UKAS accredited certification body No. 0063).
- You benefit from our knowledge and assistance with the application of your certification.
- Within SOCOTEC Certification UK Ltd, we've put together a portfolio of services that are fully compatible.
- We are UKAS accredited (UKAS accredited certification body No. 0063).
- You benefit from our knowledge and assistance with the application of your certification.
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