PQS Pre-Qualification-Scheme is pleased to announce it is accredited as a UKAS Inspection Body to ISO17020:2012. The accreditations follow the successful completion of an assessment against ISO 17020. SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) and UKAS have been working on a pilot assessment programme for SSIP Registered Members. Our clients can be assured of on-going independence...Continue Reading
The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) and Public Health England (PHE) are leading the UK government response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. You can get up-to-date information about Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance and support on GOV.UK. The Health & Safety Executive has an increasing library of guidanace and resources including: cleaning and hygiene...Continue Reading
PAS91 Pre-Qualification Assessments are now available from the PQS Pre-Qualification-Scheme. PAS91 is the publicly available specification for pre-qualification in construction related procurement. Comissioned by the Government, PAS91 streamlines the approval of the supply chain through standarised assessment criteria. PQS offers a selection of bundled prequalification packages based on the requirements of PAS91 pre-qualification specification. You...Continue Reading
Individuals providing services through a PSC (Personal Service Company) will shortly be under greater scrutiny as a result of the IR35 Reforms. Proving that you run a legitimate business will be increasingly beneficial as the responsibility for determining a contractor’s IR35 status will transfer to the end-client. Many independent workers fear that their clients, irrespective...Continue Reading
Customers are increasingly requiring the supply chain to gain SSIP health & safety approval. Welcome to the PQS Pre-Qualification-Scheme™, a SSIP Registered Scheme providing independent audit and assessment services to buyers and suppliers across all sectors. We offer the simplest, fastest, and lowest priced means of achieving Health & Safety Approval with an SSIP Registered...Continue Reading
