How much does SMAS cost?
- Fixed Fee for helping with your accreditation, which will depend on the number of your employees.
- eLearning may be required
- Worksafe
- Worksafe PQQ
SMAS Types
SMAS Worksafe – Health & Safety Only
SMAS Worksafe is a health and safety–focused SSIP accreditation.
It assesses:
- Health & Safety Policy
- Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
- Training and competence
- Accident reporting procedures
- Compliance with UK H&S legislation
Key points:
- SSIP recognised
- Focuses purely on health and safety competence
- Often sufficient where clients ask for “SSIP” or “SMAS”
- Lower cost and faster to achieve
Best for:
Small to medium contractors who only need to demonstrate H&S compliance.
SMAS Worksafe PQQ – Full Pre-Qualification
SMAS Worksafe PQQ includes everything in Worksafe, plus additional pre-qualification checks similar to Constructionline or CHAS Advanced.
It assesses:
- Health & safety (SSIP core criteria)
- Company and business information
- Insurance and financial standing
- Policies such as equality, environment, modern slavery
- Governance and compliance information
Key points:
- Broader PQQ-style assessment
- Often required for public sector or framework work
- Replaces the need to complete multiple PQQs
Best for:
Contractors tendering for larger projects or buyers who require a full pre-qualification scheme, not just SSIP.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | SMAS Worksafe | SMAS Worksafe PQQ |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Safety (SSIP) | ✅ | ✅ |
| Financial & company checks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Policies beyond H&S | ❌ | ✅ |
| Suitable for frameworks | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cost & complexity | Lower | Higher |
Which One Do You Need?
- If your client asks for SSIP / SMAS → Worksafe
- If your client asks for PQQ, framework approval, or enhanced compliance → Worksafe PQQ
If you’re unsure, choosing the wrong level is a common (and costly) mistake.
Expert Tip
If you’re unsure whether your documents meet SMAS standards, a pre-application gap analysis can save time, cost, and failed submissions.
What is SMAS accreditation?
SMAS is part of the SSIP accreditation scheme known as ‘Safety Schemes In Procurement’ (SSIP). When you begin working for clients they may ask you to become a member of SSIP. This is so they can be assured that your H&S practices are up to standard with a third party certification.
As a consultant that assists with the paperwork needed we are focusing on saving our clients money where we can. SMAS is one of the most reasonable outlays for your business and to renew year on year.
If you have any questions or would like us to help you get your accreditation please get in touch on 0800 031 5404.
Why apply for your SMAS accreditation?
When you undertake your SMAS registration, you will be demonstrating that you meet the recognised standards required by any organisation looking to employ you as a contractor. Having your SMAS accreditation is almost certain to open more doors and lead to more opportunities – in turn generating more business and profit for you, ensuring your own workforce is protected by robust health and safety practices.
Submit your SMAS Accreditation with confidence
Getting SMAS approved depends on you satisfying the SMAS assessors on a wide range of compliance issues.
Which ones apply to you will depend on various factors relating to your business, so step one is to ensure you have the right support from the beginning.
- We support you every step of the way
- Competitive pricing with no hidden costs
- A quick, easy and hassle-free process
Why partner with Seguro?
We assist with the completion of your application and prepare supporting documents on your behalf.
- Up to date professional advice when you need it most
- You, your directors and managers have direct access with a service provider who understands your needs
- An expedient response from a professional
- Confidence that your legal duties are covered
