SOPO Accredit
When applying for SOPO Accredit, your company is fully assessed once, and, if successful, recognised as being accredited for all related contracts pan public sector.
With SOPO 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 SOPO Accredit service. If you intend to tender regularly for contracts, you will save time, effort and costs by applying for SOPO Accredit status. Your accreditation need only then be renewed once, annually.
Suppliers simply complete the online application before becoming accredited and viewable to thousands of public sector buyers.
As a SOPO Accredit supplier, you will benefit from:
- Recognition as an accredited supplier to the public sector
- Access to thousands of SOPO Accredit and Constructionline 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
The Accreditation Process
The SOPO Accredit vetting process is conducted by Capita, to the same exacting standards as set for the Constructionline accreditation service, which is owned by the department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR).
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 | £10.50 | £80.50 |
| £250,000 - £999,999 | £195 | £29.25 | £224.25 |
| £1,000,000 - £1,999,999 | £345 | £51.75 | £396.75 |
| £2,000,000 - £4,999,999 | £395 | £59.25 | £454.25 |
| £5,000,000 - £19,999,999 | £595 | £89.25 | £684.25 |
| £20,000,000 - £49,999,999 | £875 | £131.25 | £1006.25 |
| £50,000,000 and above | £1275 | £191.25 | £1466.25 |