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Select Accredit

Increase your chances of winning public sector contracts

When applying for Select Accredit, your company is fully assessed once, and, if successful, recognised as being accredited for all related contracts pan public sector.

With Select Accredit, your company can highlight to both public sector bodies and private sector clients that it meets an agreed government standard.

The system is fully compliant with EU Procurement Directives as it is completely inclusive to all suppliers by offering the ability for suppliers to self certify free of charge.

Supplier Benefits

Suppliers seeking full accreditation should apply for the Select Accredit service.

If you intend to tender regularly for contracts, you will save time, effort and costs by applying for Select Accredit status. Your accreditation need only then be renewed once, annually.

Suppliers simply complete the online application and provide the relevant supporting documentation for review and once accredited will be viewable to thousands of public sector buyers.

As a Select Accredit supplier, you will benefit from:

  • Recognition as an accredited supplier to the public sector
  • Access to thousands of registered public sector buyers
  • A tracking tool to identify which buyers are viewing your details
  • Streamlining your business to improve your overall offer
  • Improved efficiency through a single annual assessment for all tenders
  • Reduced administration
  • Competitive advantage
  • A cost-effective method of marketing your business
  • Value for money: annual subscription prices are based on turnover

Apply for Accredit

Information required

  • CiS tax status
  • Company registration
  • Insurance
  • References
  • Directors, details
  • Staffing levels
  • Latest accounts
  • Branch offices

As well as your quality assurance and environmental polices.

How much does it cost?

The annual Select accreditation fee starts from as low as £70 plus VAT, and is solely dependent on your company's overall turnover. The charge is therefore proportional to ability to pay and the value to be derived from the service.

Yearly Turnover Fee (Excl. VAT) VAT Amount Payable
£0 - £249,000 £70 £12.25 £82.25
£250,000 - £999,999 £195 £34.13 £229.13
£1,000,000 - £1,999,999 £345 £60.38 £405.38
£2,000,000 - £4,999,999 £395 £69.13 £464.13
£5,000,000 - £19,999,999 £595 £104.13 £699.13
£20,000,000 - £49,999,999 £875 £153.13 £1028.13
£50,000,000 and above £1275 £223.13 £1498.13