SMAS Worksafe

Name

SMAS Worksafe

Legal name

Smas Worksafe

Website

https://smasltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Health & Safety Compliance Certification

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Reliability, Safety & Risk Engineering (RAMS/PSM) Consulting (BPAHAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH)

Keywords

• Health and safety certification
• SSIP accreditation
• Contractor compliance management
• Pre-qualification questionnaires
• CITB training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. SSIP Certification Packages: Certification packages (Worksafe, Worksafe Plus, Worksafe Pro) providing Health & Safety certification for contractors and businesses. Packages range from sole trader to large organisations with different membership tiers (Standard, Complete) offering varying turnaround times (1-7 days).
2. Supply Chain Management Services: Managed solution for clients to monitor and manage contractor compliance. Includes access to online portal, compliance tracking, and dedicated support.
3. CITB Training Courses: CITB-approved training courses including SSSTS, SMSTS, Health & Safety Awareness. Members receive 25% discount on all CITB courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SMAS Worksafe provides UKAS-accredited SSIP Health & Safety certification packages (Worksafe, Worksafe Plus, Worksafe Pro/CAS, Deem to Satisfy), supply chain and contractor compliance management via an online portal, standardized PAS 91 pre-qualification questionnaires, and CITB-approved training courses (SSSTS, SMSTS, HSA). Its offerings target UK contractors, subcontractors, housebuilders, and construction companies needing pre-qualification to win tenders and manage compliance.

Product overview

SMAS Worksafe offers a suite of certification and training products centered around Health & Safety compliance for the construction industry. The core product is Worksafe (SSIP), which provides UKAS-accredited Safety Schemes in Procurement certification. Above this sits Worksafe Plus (formerly PQQ), adding Pre-Qualification Questionnaire capabilities and optional ISO-aligned Endorsement modules. Worksafe Pro offers Common Assessment Standard certification for public sector tendering. Additional services include Deem to Satisfy (for passporting existing certifications), Supply Chain Management (contractor vetting and compliance tracking via the online portal), and PAS 91 standardized questionnaires. The company also delivers CITB-approved training including SSSTS, SMSTS, and Health & Safety Awareness courses. All products are accessible through the Smas Worksafe Portal platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Worksafe (SSIP): Core SSIP certification package for Health & Safety compliance
• Worksafe Plus (formerly PQQ)
• Worksafe Pro (CAS)
• Deem to Satisfy
• Supply Chain Management
• PAS 91

Products and services

• Worksafe (SSIP) Core SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) accreditation certification that demonstrates Health & Safety compliance. SSIP accredited by UKAS and recognised by leading construction buyers, providing a foundation Health & Safety certificate for UK contractors.
• Worksafe Plus (formerly PQQ) SSIP certification plus the Smas Standard with three optional Endorsement modules aligned with ISO Standards and government frameworks. Includes Pre-Qualification Questionnaire certification for contractors seeking broader compliance evidence.
• Worksafe Pro (CAS) Common Assessment Standard certification for public sector tendering. Provides comprehensive compliance assessment for high-risk building projects and aligns SMAS Worksafe with the Build UK Common Assessment Standard framework.
• Deem to Satisfy Service allowing contractors with existing SSIP certificates from other schemes to passport their certification across to SMAS Worksafe, typically completed in one day, eliminating the need to retake certification.
• Supply Chain Management Bespoke Contractor Management Programme providing real-time reporting, contractor vetting, compliance tracking, and access to a portal for managing contractor certification levels across a client's subcontractor base.
• PAS 91 Standardized pre-qualification questionnaire service for construction procurement, helping businesses meet common assessment requirements when tendering for projects.
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) CITB-approved training course for site supervisors covering health and safety fundamentals, risk assessment, and supervisory responsibilities, delivered via SMAS Worksafe's online eLearning platform.
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SSSTS-R) Refresher course for supervisors who have previously completed the SSSTS, updating knowledge on current regulations and best practices, delivered online.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) CITB-approved comprehensive training course for site managers covering health and safety law, risk assessment, and construction site management responsibilities.
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS-R) Refresher course for site managers who have previously completed the SMSTS, covering updates to legislation and best practices.
• Health & Safety Awareness (HSA) CITB-approved introductory training course providing foundational knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and practices in the workplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of members rate service as Good or Excellent
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Build UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Strategic partnership to improve supply chain standards across the construction industry. The partnership aligns SMAS Worksafe's Common Assessment Standard (CAS) with Build UK's vision of excellence, pushing industry benchmarks and ensuring safety, sustainability, and compliance remain central to construction practices.
• Scaffolding AssociationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Partnership with Scaffolding Association to elevate standards in the scaffolding sector. SMAS Worksafe members receive 10% discount on Scaffolding Association membership. Founded on shared ethos of quality, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Citation GroupcoreOthersSMAS Worksafe is part of The Citation Group, sharing aligned vision for customer support. The Group includes Citation (H&S, HR, Employment Law), Citation ISO Certification, iHASCO (eLearning), and Food Alert (hospitality compliance).
• CITBcoreTechnology or IntegrationCITB-approved training organisation offering SSSTS, SMSTS, and related courses. SMAS Worksafe offers 25% discount on all CITB Training Courses for members.
• IEMAminorOthersIEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) Corporate Partner, demonstrating commitment to environmental management standards.
• Rose BuildersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership announced - Rose Builders is a construction company requiring SMAS Worksafe certification from contractors.
• Walker ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership - Walker Construction requires contractors to hold SMAS Worksafe certification.
• Greenbelt GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership - Greenbelt Group partnership with SMAS Worksafe for contractor compliance.
• Westbourne Civil Engineering LTDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew partnership - Westbourne Civil Engineering requires SMAS Worksafe certification from contractors.
• Fox Construction SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Fox Construction Solutions welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• R&C WilliamsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - R&C Williams welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Castle Green HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning homes builder across North Wales and North West England with 35+ years experience. All contractors required to hold SMAS Worksafe SSIP by 20 March 2025.
• Kingspan Timber SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBespoke timber frame home provider for over 50 years. All contractors required to hold SMAS Worksafe SSIP by 26 February 2025.
• First MilkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish farmer-owned co-operative producing sustainable dairy products. B Corp certified. All contractors required to hold SMAS Worksafe SSIP by 24 May 2025.
• Dovetail GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Dovetail Group welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• BridgebankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Bridgebank welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• LuddonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Luddon welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• AgeturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Agetur welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Peter DuffyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Peter Duffy welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Mildren ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Mildren Construction welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Amiri ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Amiri Construction welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• K & C ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - K & C Construction welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Beal HomesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Beal Homes welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Steadberry LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Steadberry Ltd welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Transform Housing & SupportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - Transform Housing & Support welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• CPS Building ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew client partnership - CPS Building Services welcomed as SMAS Worksafe client.
• Whitehead Building ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction, electrical, maintenance, and installation services provider serving Southwest and South Wales since 1978. From 24 April 2026, contractors require Health & Safety certification from SMAS Worksafe.
• TurnpowerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty and machine management services provider supporting over 20,000 customer sites for brands including Lush, Greggs, Miller and Carter, H&M. From 27 May 2026, contractors require Worksafe Plus certification.
• MV KellyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCivil engineering company founded in 1995, operating out of Solihull with eight regional offices and 250+ working sites. UK's largest buyer of Hitachi construction equipment. From 31 October 2025, contractors need valid SMAS Worksafe SSIP certificate.
• PremierlineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness insurance broker partnership providing preferential rates for SMAS members on construction industry insurance.
• TradePointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffinity partnership with TradePoint (B&Q) providing 10% discount for SMAS members on building essentials.
• Work WalletminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFree Work Wallet account (worth £40/month) available to all SMAS members. Provides incident reporting, audits, digital inductions, permit to work, and asset management tools.
• Fuel Card ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK's largest independent fuel card company partnership providing savings up to 10p per litre for SMAS members.
• FORS (Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with FORS providing exclusive rates on safer, smarter, greener road transport solutions for fleet management.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SafeContractor (Alcumus): SafeContractor is a leading UK SSIP member scheme providing H&S accreditation to contractors, now part of Alcumus. It competes head-to-head with SMAS Worksafe for SSIP certifications and enterprise supply-chain mandates.
• Avetta: Avetta is a global supply-chain compliance and contractor pre-qualification platform serving construction and industrial buyers, comparable to SMAS Worksafe's Supply Chain Management and CAS offerings at greater scale and international reach.
• CQMS: CQMS is a UK SSIP-accredited certification body offering H&S accreditation and supply-chain pre-qualification services, competing with SMAS Worksafe for contractor memberships and enterprise mandates.
• CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme): CHAS is the UK's most widely used SSIP member scheme for contractor health & safety accreditation, offering core SSIP certification and PQQ services to construction buyers and contractors. It is the most direct competitor to SMAS Worksafe in the same product category.
• Constructionline: Constructionline is a UK pre-qualification and accreditation service used by construction buyers to vet contractors, overlapping with SMAS Worksafe's PQQ and Common Assessment Standard offerings.
• Acclaim Accreditation: Acclaim Accreditation is a UK-based SSIP member scheme providing health & safety and pre-qualification certification to contractors, operating as a direct competitor in the same SSIP certification market as SMAS Worksafe.

Broad incumbents

• BSI (British Standards Institution): BSI is a major global certification body providing ISO-aligned management system certification. SMAS Worksafe's Worksafe Plus Endorsement modules (ISO-aligned) and CAS positioning place it in partial competition with BSI's broader certification portfolio.
• Alcumus: Alcumus is the parent of SafeContractor and a broader UK compliance, risk management, and certification provider. It competes with SMAS Worksafe across H&S certification, supply-chain risk, and broader compliance services as part of a wider portfolio.
• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): LRQA is a global assurance and certification provider offering ISO certifications and supply-chain assurance services. It overlaps with SMAS Worksafe in H&S/ISO-aligned certification and pre-qualification, but as part of a much broader assurance portfolio.

Others

• Citation: Citation is a sibling company within The Citation Group providing H&S, HR, and Employment Law services to UK SMEs. While not a direct SSIP competitor, it operates in an adjacent compliance category and shares the same parent group, enabling cross-sell synergies with SMAS Worksafe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SMAS_Worksafe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safety-management-advisory-services-limited
• Facebookfacebook.com/smasworksafe

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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