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What is a CQMS accreditation?

CQMS accreditation is a UK contractor pre-qualification scheme that assesses health and safety, quality, environmental management and business compliance, helping contractors meet housebuilder and principal contractor requirements and reduce repeated pre-qualification questionnaires.

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  • Fixed Fees. There are no hidden charges
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Why apply for your CQMS accreditation?

A CQMS accreditation gives you recognised proof of compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental standards, increased credibility with housebuilders and principal contractors, access to more tender opportunities, reduced PQQ paperwork, and confidence that your systems meet client requirements.

CQMS accreditation requirements

Health & Safety Management

  • Health & Safety Policy
  • Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
  • Training and competence records
  • Accident reporting procedures
  • Site management systems

Company and Financial Information

  • Business structure and ownership
  • Public and employers’ liability insurance
  • Financial declarations or accounts

Compliance and Governance

  • Legal compliance
  • Modern slavery and equality policies (where applicable)
  • Environmental considerations

What we need to start your CQMS application

Engaging in our services ensures that you have all the paperwork necessary to complete the assessment, as well as a Safety Consultant to provide advice.

The step-by-step CQMS application process is:

  • Register on the CQMS portal
  • Upload the required documents we helped create.
  • Assessor reviews evidence
  • Respond to any feedback
  • Receive your CQMS certificate

Most applications take 7–14 days if the documents are correct.

Once approved, you receive:

  • Your digital certificate
  • CQMS logo for marketing
  • Listing in the CQMS online directory

Accreditation lasts 12 months.

How much does CQMS cost?

Seguro Costs

  • Fixed Fee for helping with your accreditation, which will depend on the number of your employees.
  • eLearning may be required

CQMS Costs

  • Full assessment for 0 to 4 people
  • Full assessment for more than 5 people

The cost of your CQMS accreditation is based on the size of your workforce, so there’s no one-size-fits-all price. The difference between the types is the number of your employees.

Rather than guess or overpay, the quickest way to get clarity is to complete our short form. You can find a link in the main menu or on this page.

We’ll ask a few simple questions and provide you with a clear, accurate cost breakdown, so you know exactly what to budget, with no surprises and no obligation.

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Making the red tape easier for you

20 years
Experience in the health and safety industry
500+
Applications completed each and every year
5 days
The average time it takes to complete an application
1
Dedicated contact throughout your submission

Frequently asked questions

Seguro can assist you with achieving your accredition.

My client has asked for CQMS can i just say no?
If you are looking to do business with a company and they request CQMS you will need to make a business decision on the value of achieving what they need.
Is CQMS part of SSIP?
Yes CQMS covers the core requirements of the SSIP umbrella group.
How much is CQMS?
CQMS fees are based on the number of employees that you have in the business. Like Seguro they have a fixed fee.
How competitive is Seguro fees for helping with CQMS?
Our fees have been frozen for a number of years to ensure we keep our services open to as many businesses as possible.
Can i just do the paperwork for CQMS myself?
Of course you can submit the paperwork you already have, if you have any issues we are always here to help and can provide a quote for assistance with an assessor response.
Curantis Healthcare

Just to let you know that we have received the CHAS accreditation.

Many thanks to you for your support along the way .

Kind Regards

Lubna

Curantis Healthcare

marshall

 Our CHAS certification arrived today. Thank you for all your patience and assistance. As ever your service was (is) excellent and has helped us through yet another year. With thanks,

Michael Marshall

Marshall Property Maintenance Ltd

Spinney Electrical

I would just like to thank you for all your help patience & time.

Finally!! Feeling relieved.

Vicky Smith

Spinney Electrical

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If you would like to speak to an advisor please call 0800 031 5404

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