🏥 For NHS Trusts & Healthcare Estates Teams

Require NAS-Certified Contractors
In Your NHS & Healthcare Supply Chain.

NHS trusts and hospital estates teams operate in one of the most compliance-sensitive environments in the UK. Contractors accessing clinical areas, patient zones, and sensitive infrastructure must be independently verified — not just self-declared. NAS provides the evidence-based contractor compliance your NHS procurement standards demand.

Free
Register Verification
22
Laws Covered at Gold
ISO 17021
Aligned Assessment
100%
Independent Review

Why Require NAS From Your Healthcare Contractors?

NHS procurement operates within a framework of patient safety, infection control, and strict supply chain standards. Contractor compliance in a healthcare environment carries consequences that go beyond commercial risk — patient safety and public trust are at stake.

The Risk Without It

Contractors accessing patient-associated areas without evidenced GDPR compliance creates NHS data protection liability and ICO exposure
Modern Slavery Act Section 54 obligations under the NHS Standard Contract require active due diligence of supply chain compliance — self-declaration is insufficient
H&S incidents by uncertified contractors in clinical environments trigger NHS Resolution involvement and potential CQC scrutiny
Environmental Protection Act breaches in a healthcare estate — improper disposal of clinical or controlled waste by a contractor — carry serious regulatory consequences
Public Contracts Regulations require demonstrable supply chain due diligence on all NHS procurement frameworks
Equality Act non-compliance by contractors working in patient-facing areas creates legal exposure for the trust

Why Requiring NAS Protects You

NAS Gold contractors have independently evidenced GDPR, Equality Act, Modern Slavery, and Public Contracts Regulations compliance
Instantly verify any healthcare contractor on the free NAS public register — no login, no cost
NAS certification satisfies the supply chain due diligence requirement embedded in NHS Standard Contract conditions
Annual renewal keeps contractor credentials current — critical for active NHS supplier lists
Gives your NHS procurement and estates team audit-ready, documented evidence for CQC and NHS Resolution purposes
Reduces reliance on supplier self-declaration in pre-qualification questionnaires and tender documentation

How NAS Works For You

Independent, evidence-based contractor certification you can rely on.

Instant Register Search

Verify any contractor on the free NAS public register — search by name or certificate number, no login required.

NHS Standard Contract Aligned

NAS certification supports the supply chain due diligence requirements built into NHS Standard Contract conditions.

GDPR & Modern Slavery Covered

NAS Gold independently assesses GDPR and Modern Slavery Act compliance — both directly required under NHS procurement obligations.

Public Contracts Regs at Gold

NAS Gold covers Public Contracts Regulations — meeting the standard required for NHS framework and procurement compliance.

Always Current Status

Annual NAS renewal ensures the register reflects live contractor compliance. Expired certificates are flagged immediately.

Procurement Due Diligence Evidence

NAS-certified contractors give your NHS procurement and estates team documented, independently assessed supply chain compliance records.

Verify a Contractor Right Now

Search the NAS public register to instantly confirm any contractor's current certification status and tier — free, no login required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Raise Your Supply Chain Standard

Start requiring NAS certification from your contractors — independent, evidence-based, and publicly verifiable.

NAS TradeLink

Find Verified NHS & Healthcare Contractors Instantly

NAS TradeLink gives procurement teams and main contractors direct access to a network of independently verified NAS-certified contractors. Post your requirement and receive ranked matches based on trade, location, certification tier, and real-time availability.

All contractors independently NAS-assessed — no self-declaration
Ranked matches by certification, insurance status & availability
View live compliance profiles before inviting to quote
Full audit trail of all procurement decisions
NAS TradeLink
Contractor Matching Network
NetworkNAS-certified only
VerificationIndependent assessment
MatchingReal-time ranked results
CoverageUK-wide
AccessVia Supply Chain Portal