Meet buyer requirements
Thousands of buyers accept SSIP — certification lowers barriers to site access and onboarding.
Accreditations
SSIP Accreditation Support
We help you achieve SSIP recognition via a member scheme such as CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor (Alcumus) or Acclaim (via Constructionline) — end-to-end, without the admin headache.
Overview
What is SSIP?
SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) is an umbrella for health & safety pre-qualification. If a buyer asks for “SSIP,” they will typically accept a certificate from any SSIP member scheme — like CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor or Acclaim — rather than insisting on one specific brand.
SSIP schemes we support
Links above take you to the detailed pages for each scheme on this site.
Benefits
How SSIP will help your business
Win more work
Pre-qualification is faster, giving you more time to price jobs and deliver on site.
Safer operations
Brings policies, RAMS and training records up to date — improving safety and reducing risk.
How we work
How Tower Compliance can help
With 12 years’ experience, we handle the full application for your chosen SSIP scheme. You get a clear checklist, a ready-to-use policy & RAMS pack, and a named consultant from enquiry to approval.
- Gap analysis and evidence checklist tailored to your trade risks
- Policy, RAMS and training matrix prepared or refreshed for you
- Portal submission completed and evidence uploaded correctly
- Assessor queries handled through to approval + renewal reminders
Timeline
From enquiry to SSIP approval — typically 5–10 working days
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1
Scheme selection
We confirm which SSIP route fits your buyer requirements (CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor or Acclaim).
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2
Evidence & documents
We prepare your policy & RAMS pack, gather evidence and complete the online submission.
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Approval & renewal
We liaise with assessors and keep you renewal-ready with reminders and updates.
Pricing
Consultancy fees for SSIP (by scheme)
Acclaim (via Constructionline)
Includes Acclaim SSIP application
£439 + VAT (upgrade to Gold +£199)
More on the Constructionline page.
SMAS Worksafe
Standard SSIP assessment
Price on application
Ask us for the latest SMAS package.
Scheme membership fees are paid directly to the chosen SSIP provider and are separate from our consultancy fee.
FAQs
SSIP — common questions
Is SSIP the same as CHAS?
No — SSIP is the umbrella. CHAS is one of several SSIP member schemes. If a buyer asks for “SSIP,” they usually accept any current certificate from a member scheme (e.g., CHAS, SMAS, SafeContractor, Acclaim).
Which scheme should I pick?
Pick the scheme your buyer recognises most, or the one that aligns with other goals (e.g., Constructionline membership via Acclaim). We’ll confirm the quickest route during a short discovery call.
How long does it take?
Typically 5–10 working days once evidence is gathered. We start prep immediately so nothing waits on you.
Do you provide the documents?
Yes. We supply an up-to-date policy & RAMS pack (editable), a training matrix and evidence checklists tailored to your trade risks.
We failed an assessment — can you help?
Absolutely. We’ll review the assessor feedback, plug gaps (training/docs), and resubmit correctly with mapped evidence.
Ready to achieve SSIP?
We’ll confirm the best scheme for your buyers and give you a fixed quote.