Buy with confidence
In response to concerns about ‘rogue traders’ which are often highlighted in the media, a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The scheme provides consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Every business listed has undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.
Portsmouth Square Deal
Square deal is Portsmouth City Council’s Fair Trade Scheme and is run by the Trading Standards Service. It helps customers find companies that operate fairly and honestly to ensure consumers can make informed purchasing decisions rather than to sort things out after they have gone wrong.
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
CHAS is used by public and private sector organisations to ensure contractors have acceptable health and safety standards and records. More than 500 public and private sector buyer organisations, such as councils, housing associations, NHS trusts, use CHAS to assess their suppliers.
Constructionline
Constructionline is the UK’s largest register for pre-qualified contractors and consultants for the construction industry, allowing buyers to confidently source suppliers quickly and efficiently.
