Accreditations & Standards

Security & Risk Management

Our security operations are supported by recognised industry standards and professional memberships, helping us maintain high levels of operational control, service quality and accountability.

• SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS)

  Independent recognition of standards within the private security industry.

• NASDU

  Supporting recognised standards for the use and management of security dog teams.

  

   

• COP 119

  Supporting best practice and professional standards for the provision of labour within the security and events sectors.

  

   

• Tapa EMEA

  

  Circle UK Group is a member of TAPA EMEA, the industry association for supply chain security and resilience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This membership connects us with security standards, cargo crime intelligence and industry expertise that inform how we support clients in logistics, warehousing and distribution. It reflects our commitment to understanding changing risks and helping clients protect their people, premises and goods.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Our management systems and working practices are supported by recognised certifications and contractor assessment schemes.

• ISO 9001

  Internationally recognised quality management standards supporting consistent service delivery and continuous improvement.

  

   

• CHAS

  Demonstrating our commitment to health and safety, compliance and responsible contractor management.

  

   

• SafeContractor

  Independent assessment of our health and safety practices and contractor credentials.

  

   

• SSIP

  Supporting recognised health and safety standards across contractor pre-qualification.

  

   

• British Safety Council

  Supporting our ongoing commitment to safer and healthier workplaces.

  

   

• BSI

  Supporting recognised standards, quality and best practice.

  

   

Construction & Supply Chain

Our credentials help clients assess our capability and compliance when working within construction, infrastructure and complex supply chains.

• Builders Profile

  

  Circle UK Group maintains a Builder’s Profile to share our company, compliance and prequalification information with construction clients. The platform helps contractors review supplier details and manage their supply chains, making it easier for us to support construction projects.

• Supply Chain Sustainability School

  

  Circle UK Group is a member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, a learning community for businesses across the built environment. Its resources help us develop our understanding of sustainability, responsible supply chains and social value, supporting our ongoing work with construction clients and partners.

• NFDC

  These relationships and credentials support greater transparency, responsible working practices and high standards across the environments in which we operate.

  

   

Training & Professional Development

Through Circle Academy, we support workforce competence and continuous professional development.

• CPD Member

  Our training portfolio also includes courses recognised or approved by leading professional bodies, including IOSH, IIRSM and ILM, depending on the individual course.

  

   

   

• NEBOSH Partner

  NEBOSH qualifications are among the most respected health and safety qualifications in the world. They provide practical knowledge that helps organisations improve workplace safety, reduce risk and meet legal responsibilities.

  

   

• Workplace Transport Training Partner

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Professional & Specialist Credentials

Our wider credentials and memberships include:

• IWFM

  

  Circle UK Group is a member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), the professional body for workplace and facilities management. 

• Guild of Master Craftsmen

  

  Circle UK Group is a member of The Guild of Master Craftsmen. Our Guild listing records that the company was assessed, with insurance details and customer references provided as part of its membership checks. This recognition reflects our commitment to professional service and high standards across our security work.

• ICO

   

  Circle UK Group Ltd is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) as a data controller under registration number ZA182713. We recognise the importance of handling personal information responsibly across our services and operations.

• Gas Safe

   

  Where gas work forms part of a Circle UK Group project, it is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers qualified for the relevant type of work. Gas Safe Register is the UK’s official register of businesses legally permitted to carry out gas work, and an engineer’s ID card shows the work they are qualified to undertake.

Why Our Accreditations Matter

For our clients, accreditations are more than badges on a website.

They provide additional confidence that the businesses they appoint have been assessed against recognised requirements and are committed to maintaining professional standards.

Working with Circle UK Group can help procurement, operations and compliance teams demonstrate greater due diligence when selecting a risk management partner.

• Independently assessed

  External standards provide additional assurance around how we operate.

• Procurement confidence

  Recognised credentials can help simplify supplier assessment and due diligence.

• Consistent standards

  Structured processes help us maintain quality across our services and operations.

• Continuous improvement

  We regularly review our systems, training and working practices as requirements and risks evolve.