Constructionline Gold vs Silver vs Bronze: Which Do You Need?

For most subcontractors the tier you need is simply the one your client names. Health & safety SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement) accreditation is now included on every Constructionline tier — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — so the real difference between them is no longer health & safety. It's how far the company-standing and Common Assessment Standard checks go. Pick the lowest tier that satisfies the requirement in front of you.

The tiers, plainly

Here's what you're actually buying at each level. Constructionline prices by annual turnover band, starting from around £219/year plus a one-off joining fee — so the figures below are starting points, not flat rates.

What changed: Bronze now includes SSIP

If you've read older guides, you may have seen "Bronze isn't SSIP-approved." That is no longer correct. Constructionline now bundles SSIP health & safety (delivered through Once For All Health & Safety, formerly Acclaim) as standard across all four tiers. So the question "which tier gives me SSIP?" has a new answer: any of them.

So which do you need?

1. 1
   Client just wants SSIP / health & safety? Bronze already includes it — or hold any cheaper SSIP scheme and use Deem to Satisfy.
2. 2
   Client wants financial and standing checks? Silver adds corporate and professional standing verification.
3. 3
   Client names the Common Assessment Standard? You need Gold (desktop) or Platinum (with the site-based audit). Nothing below Gold satisfies a Common Assessment Standard requirement.

How it compares to the other schemes

Constructionline is a procurement database that buyers search to find pre-vetted suppliers — that directory listing is its real differentiator versus CHAS and SafeContractor, which are assessment schemes without a public marketplace. If all you need is the core health & safety badge, compare the entry costs in CHAS cost and SafeContractor cost — one of those may be cheaper for your size. Start from the scheme comparison hub if you're not sure which badge your tender wants.

Frequently asked questions

Is Constructionline Bronze SSIP-approved?

Yes. As of 2026, SSIP health & safety accreditation is included as standard on every Constructionline tier, including Bronze. Older guidance that says Bronze is not SSIP-approved is out of date.

What's the difference between Gold and Platinum?

Both meet the Common Assessment Standard. Gold covers the desktop assessment; Platinum adds the site-based audit on top. You only need Platinum if a client specifically requires the site-verified level of the Common Assessment Standard.

Do I need Gold, or will Silver do?

Silver is enough unless a client specifically asks for the Common Assessment Standard — that requirement is what Gold (and Platinum) exist for. If no one is asking for the Common Assessment Standard by name, Silver's standing checks plus the bundled SSIP usually clear pre-qualification.

How much is Constructionline Gold?

Constructionline doesn't publish a single Gold price — it's set by your annual turnover band, starting from the entry figure of around £219/year plus a one-off joining fee. Get a quote for your turnover to see the Gold figure for your business — Constructionline doesn't publish a flat Gold price.