How Much Does SafeContractor Cost? (2026 Pricing)

SafeContractor (Alcumus's health & safety scheme) starts from £419/year for the Standard plan at the smallest headcount band, with assisted and faster-turnaround plans from £489–£544. Prices scale by employee headcount, and there's a one-off joining fee on top in your first year (the amount isn't published — ask for it in your quote). All plans deliver SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement)-approved certification valid for 12 months.

The plans and prices

These are starting figures for the smallest headcount band, quoted ex-VAT. The plans assess the same core standard — they mostly differ on how fast you get seen and how much help you get with the application.

	StandardSelf-serve★ Cheapest	Assisted+ application help	ExpressFaster	PremierFastest + help
From / yrex-VAT, entry band	£419	£489	£489	£544
Dedicated assistant	✕ No	✓ Yes	✕ No	✓ Yes
SSIP certification	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Best for	DIY, no rush	Want help	Need it quick	Quick + help

What you actually get

Every plan delivers an SSIP-approved health & safety assessment, insurance verification, and category-specific risk questions, with a certificate valid for 12 months. Because it's SSIP-approved, that certificate is recognised by other SSIP schemes under Deem to Satisfy — so you rarely need a second scheme as well.

Is it the cheapest option?

Not always. For the smallest businesses, Constructionline's entry tier starts lower (around £219/year), and CHAS Standard is broadly comparable at £429/year +VAT. Which is cheapest for you depends on your size, because each scheme prices differently — SafeContractor and CHAS by headcount, Constructionline by turnover. Compare them in CHAS vs SafeContractor vs Constructionline and check CHAS cost. If you're still deciding which badge you even need, start at the comparison hub.

Frequently asked questions

How much is SafeContractor per year?

From £419/year +VAT for the Standard plan at the smallest headcount band, rising with your employee count, plus a one-off joining fee in year one. Assisted, Express and Premier plans start at £489–£544 for faster turnaround or application support.

Is there a joining fee for SafeContractor?

Yes — SafeContractor adds a one-off joining fee to the first year's membership. The amount isn't published on the pricing page, so request it as part of your quote — SafeContractor doesn't publish the joining-fee amount.

Does SafeContractor include VAT in its prices?

No — SafeContractor's published prices are quoted ex-VAT, so add 20% VAT to budget the real cost.