What is the difference between certification and accreditation?

Certification means your organisation has been independently assessed against a defined standard and issued a formal certificate. Accreditation is the formal recognition that a certification body itself is competent to carry out assessments — typically granted by a national body like UKAS. NAS operates as an independent certification body aligned with ISO/IEC 17021 principles, assessing organisations and issuing formal certificates based on documented evidence.

Do I need certification to work on construction sites in the UK?

There is no legal requirement to hold a specific certification. However, most principal contractors, housing associations, councils, and NHS trusts require evidence of compliance before awarding work. NAS certification provides that evidence — independently assessed and publicly verifiable, with real assessor review of your actual documents.

How much does NAS certification cost?

NAS Basic is £349/year, NAS Bronze is £749/year, NAS Silver is £950/year, and NAS Gold is £1,150/year. Pricing is flat — never scaled by headcount or turnover. Loyalty discounts apply from year 2 (5% rising to 20% by year 5).

How long does NAS certification take?

Most NAS assessments complete within 3-5 working days of evidence submission. The full process from application to certificate typically takes 1-3 weeks.

What is ISO 17021 and why does it matter?

ISO/IEC 17021 is the international standard governing bodies that certify management systems. It requires independent assessors, separation of assessment and decision-making, and evidence-based decisions. NAS operates its certification scheme in alignment with these principles.

How long is NAS certification valid?

NAS certification is valid for one year and is renewed annually. The annual renewal cycle ensures your compliance is kept current. Loyalty discounts apply from year 2.

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NAS — National Assurance Standard | UK Contractor Certification

UK Certification for Contractors. Business Support & Growth Nationwide.

NAS (National Assurance Standard) is an independent, evidence-based UK certification scheme for contractors, trades and SMEs in every town and city across the UK. Contractors prove their compliance, manage key documents and share live supplier data with buyers. Procurement teams get a clearer view of certification status, insurance, workforce records, RAMS, CIS information and contractor risk — without chasing endless emails.

Independent assessment. Evidence-based certification. ISO/IEC 17021 aligned.

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For Contractors

Get NAS certified, build credibility, manage compliance documents, create RAMS, track workforce records and win more work. Show buyers live compliance evidence, reduce repeated document requests, and grow your business with procurement-ready certification.

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Stop chasing supplier paperwork. NAS gives procurement, HSEQ and supply chain teams a live view of contractor compliance, certification status, insurance, workforce training, policies, RAMS, CIS records and financial health indicators.

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NAS Certification Tiers

NAS Basic — £349/year

Entry-level H&S certification for sole traders and small businesses. Covers Health & Safety Policy, RAMS assessment, digital NAS certificate and public register listing.

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NAS Bronze — £749/year

Full compliance certification for SMEs & contractors covering core legislation and operational compliance. Includes Data Protection, GDPR, Equality & Diversity, and insurance verification.

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NAS Silver — £950/year

Enhanced compliance for growing SMEs with governance, environmental policy, risk management evidence and operational maturity. Priority processing included.

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NAS Gold — £1,150/year

Procurement-ready certification covering 22 compliance areas including Building Safety Act, corporate governance, PQQ response generator and shareable buyer profile.

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Built Around Impartial Assessment

Evidence-based assessment — no self-declaration
Independent assessor review
Certification decision separation
Full audit trail
Complaints and appeals process
Public certificate verification
Public register of certified businesses
Aligned with ISO/IEC 17021 principles

Who Is NAS Certification For?

NAS certification is for UK contractors, subcontractors, tradespeople, and SMEs who want to demonstrate live compliance, win more contracts, and get onto approved supplier lists — supporting business growth in every region of the UK.

Recognised by housing associations, main contractors, local councils, NHS trusts, MOD suppliers, and procurement teams across the UK.

How NAS Certification Works

Submit your online NAS application at nas-certification.co.uk
Upload your compliance evidence to the secure NAS portal
An independent assessor reviews your evidence against the National Assurance Standard
Receive a decision — approval, corrections required, or NCR raised
Certificate issued and your business listed on the NAS Certified Business Register

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