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Quality & Environmental Management systems – ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015
Hughes/Gardner Cleaning & Support Services Ltd, Managing Director and Management recognises that a commitment to Quality & Environmental Assurance is necessary to achieve the required level of Client satisfaction and every undertaking is implemented through a Quality & Environmental Assurance Programme to meet the parameters set by the standard for National and International Quality & Environmental Systems requirement.
The Environmental Management Programme conforms to the requirements of ISO 14001: 2015 model for Production and Installation.
Safecontractor SafePQQ Verified
Complimenting the SafeContractor health and safety accreditation, the new SafePQQ verification will help contractors stand out from the crowd and highlight their compliance capability beyond health and safety.
SafePQQ will reduce the need to provide compliance information to various clients at different times to win new business opportunities.
The benefits of SafePQQ for contractors
Clients are looking for greater visibility of compliance levels when working with contractors to help with their procurement decisions.
SafePQQ provides a verification of compliance in key areas including:
Corporate social responsibility
Environmental Management
Quality Management
Financial stability
GDPR
Equality
Professional Standing
Modern Slavery
Anti Bribery
Right To Work
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Alcumus SafeContractor
Hughes/Gardner have achieved excellence in health and safety in the workplace. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors.
It is used by thousands of organisations in the UK including SMEs and FTSE 100 companies.
The company’s application for SafeContractor accreditation was driven by the need for a uniform standard across the business.
SafeContractor plays a vital role in supporting our clients in meeting their compliance needs, whilst working with their contractors as they progress through the accreditation process.
CHAS Contractors Health & Safety Scheme
Hughes/Gardner have achieved excellence in health and safety in the workplace which recognises extremely rigorous standards in health and safety management amongst contractors.
CHAS is an authority and trusted advisor on health and safety compliance, responsible for setting industry benchmarks and providing the new Common Assessment Standards.
Our aim is simple:
To standardise and simplify health and safety assessment for contractors
To support organisations in efficiently managing their supply chains
To deliver a full suite of supply chain management tools.
Recognised Service Providers with the Living Wage Foundation
Hughes/Gardner are recognised for our on-going commitment to the Living Wage as a Recognised Service Provider by the Living Wage Foundation.
Hughes/Gardner meets the standards set by Citizens UK and the Centre for Civil Society for good practice by providers of personnel under contract ('UK Living Wage Foundation Service Provider Recognition Programme Agreement").
Hughes/Gardner is listed on the Living Wage website as a Recognised Service Provider.
Recognised Service Provider Programme
As a Recognised Service Provider, Hughes/Gardner has committed to the following:
Employees, other than those who are engaged in delivering services under a contract for a specific client, are paid at or above the UK or London Living Wage rate, as appropriate
It will increase the amount of Living Wage paid to such employees by the amount of any increase to the Living Wage as announced, as appropriate, within 6 months of such an announcement
A separately costed Living Wage compliant bid will be submitted with responses to requests for estimates for the supply of personnel and invitations to tender, unless a prospective customer expressly requests Hughes/Gardner does not do so.
SSIP
CHAS is a founding member of SSIP, the Safety Schemes in Procurement organisation. CHAS played an integral part in the launch of SSIP in May 2009 and are highly invested in protecting and furthering its purpose — to reduce health and safety assessment costs and duplication in the supply chain by having cross-recognition between assessment bodies.
Altius Assured
After qualifying as an Altius Vendor, we can now forge links with other blue chip businesses that use Altius as their vendor selection criteria.
Altius Vendor Assessment is a leading supply chain compliance management company specialising in the development and delivery of services and software to organisations around the world.
“Achieving this recognised standard proves our high level of competence and compliance. It will strengthen our submissions for major contracts and boost our reputation as a quality service supplier. The major corporate businesses who are partnered with Altius can have confidence in our abilities, and it gives us a further opportunity to realise our growth plans.”
Clients either manage the compliance themselves using the software or engage Altius to assess, improve, monitor and assure their supply base – to reduce their risk and liability and increase performance. The robust online system takes a thorough evidence-based approach to checking the competences and financial health of suppliers.
Facilitiesline
Facilitiesline is the UK’s only dedicated facilities management supply chain compliance partner, specifically designed to connect and support the unique needs of buyers and suppliers across the FM industry.
Our Facilitiesline schemes are crafted to simplify compliance management, ensuring you never miss out on work opportunities, whether with existing clients or as you seek to establish new buyer relationships.
Acclaim Accreditation - SSIP Registered Member
As an SSIP member scheme, Acclaim Accreditation supports the objectives of SSIP to improve health and safety standards across the UK and reduce duplication of paperwork in procurement.
Acclaim Accreditation is managed by our health and safety team who are all qualified to a minimum of NEBOSH standard, giving your business the peace of mind that your health and safety management system is being reviewed by a team of highly knowledgeable health and safety experts.
Acclaim Accreditation - The go-to for health and safety accreditation
Acclaim Accreditation specialises in the award of SSIP (Safety Schemes In Procurement) certification and is the go-to provider for over 3,000 organisations. The scheme is backed and quality assured by Supplier Assessment Services Ltd.
We are passionate about health and safety. When you purchase Acclaim Accreditation, we carry out an independent online assessment of your company’s health and safety documentation and work activities, giving your customers assurance of the systems you have in place.