Streamlining Safety: Why Buyers Should Stipulate SSIP Certification for Suppliers
In today’s complex business landscape, ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved in a project is paramount. For buyers, commonly referred to as clients, this responsibility extends to every supplier they engage. But navigating the world of health and...
Laing O’Rourke’s Supply Chain Success with SSIP
Assuring supplier competence in your supply chain is a key responsibility of any organisation. SSIP assists you in meeting this challenge head-on by pre-vetting suppliers to ensure they meet rigorous health and safety standards. With over 84,000 suppliers registered with an SSIP...
Understanding the Differences Between Procurement Practices: SSIP, PAS91, CAS and PPN 03/24
Understanding the differences between pre-qualification processes ensures your organisation complies with the correct policies and procedures. As SSIP Chair, Eleanor Eaton explained, “We’re often asked which procurement process buyers should implement and why it’s relevant to their organisation. Understanding the...
New Members strengthen SSIP’s commitment to streamlined procurement
Three new organisations have joined Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP), strengthening its mission to eliminate the duplication of occupational health and safety standards in the UK. Rochdale Borough Council, AUVA Certification Ltd, and Compliance Chain Ltd are the latest additions to...
Record-Breaking DtS Savings Announced
In a landmark achievement, Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) has proudly announced a record-breaking £10 million in Deem to Satisfy (DtS) savings in 2023, contributing to an overall £70 million in savings achieved by Suppliers and Buyers in the last...
SSIP Unveils Impressive January Statistics
In the construction industry, growth is anticipated, with Glenigan’s projections indicating a 12% and 3% uptick for 2024 and 2025, respectively. Against this backdrop, Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) recently unveiled promising statistics, highlighting not only its critical role in elevating health and safety...
How You Can Help Shape the Landscape of Health and Safety in Procurement
Eleanor Eaton, Chair of Safety Scheme in Procurement (SSIP), provides valuable insight into the significance of Supporter Membership and the transformative impact it can have on the landscape of procurement. Supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Safety Scheme in...
A Suppliers Guide to SSIP Certification
Eleanor Eaton, SSIP Chair, provides essential guidance for suppliers and contractors on SSIP compliance and highlights the advantages of the Deem to Satisfy (DtS) agreement for those that already hold certification. SSIP, which stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement, is...
Unlocking a Safer Tomorrow: How SSIP can simplify occupational Health & Safety
Eleanor Eaton, SSIP Chair, discusses how the SSIP scheme provides assurance to clients that their suppliers have been fully assessed and certificated by an SSIP Forum Member, and how suppliers can demonstrate their occupational health & safety credentials with one simple, universal...