Safety Schemes in Procurement
Contractor assessment · Umbrella forum for health and safety assessment schemes
Safety Schemes in Procurement is an umbrella organisation for health and safety assessment schemes. SSIP does not assess a contractor directly; its member schemes do that work.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
SSIP is a voluntary mutual-recognition framework used in procurement. It is not a statutory register, an installer certification body or an individual trade qualification.
Joining requirements and costs
Contractors choose a participating assessment scheme and satisfy its requirements. Deem to Satisfy arrangements can reduce repeated assessment, but the existing certificate must be current and appropriate. Additional commercial, technical or buyer checks may still apply.
Check the current fees with Safety Schemes in Procurement before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Use SSIP’s official portal to check assessment information and the member scheme’s records where needed. Confirm the supplier’s identity, assessment date and work scope. SSIP certification is not a policy that reimburses a homeowner for defective building work.
How to check a claim
Official member, card or certificate check: Safety Schemes in Procurement.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
Used in UK procurement. The buyer still has to assess suitability for the actual project and legal duties in the relevant nation.
Common questions
Can I apply to SSIP itself for a contractor certificate?
No. Apply through an SSIP member assessment scheme. SSIP’s own website lists its members and explains the checking portal.
How do I check Safety Schemes in Procurement status?
Use the official verification service linked in this guide. Match the person or legal business name, current status and relevant work category. For a guarantee, check the document issued for your contract as well.
Official sources
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.