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

TL;DR: Constructionline offers four tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — priced by annual turnover starting from around £219/year plus a one-off joining fee. All four tiers now include SSIP health & safety accreditation as standard, so the real difference between them is how far the company-standing and Common Assessment Standard checks go. Most subcontractors need Silver (which adds corporate and financial standing verification to the Bronze baseline); Gold and Platinum exist only for clients who specifically name the Common Assessment Standard. Pick the lowest tier that satisfies the requirement in front of you — the higher tiers don't give you "more SSIP" or a better listing, just deeper assessment.

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.

What's included in each Constructionline tier?

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.

Does Constructionline Bronze include SSIP accreditation?

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.

Which Constructionline tier do I need?

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   Client just wants SSIP / health & safety? Bronze already includes it — or hold any cheaper SSIP scheme and use SSIP mutual recognition.
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   Client wants financial and standing checks? Silver adds corporate and professional standing verification.
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   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.

What's the difference between Constructionline Gold and Platinum?

Both Gold and Platinum meet the Common Assessment Standard, the cross-industry procurement framework developed by Build UK. The difference is depth: Gold covers the desktop assessment of your policies, documentation and systems, while Platinum adds a site-based audit where an assessor visits one of your live sites to verify implementation. You only need Platinum if a client specifically requires the site-verified level of the Common Assessment Standard — most Gold-tier requirements stop at the desktop check.

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.

About the TradeComply desk: TradeComply's editorial team reviews accreditation schemes, procurement frameworks and compliance routes for UK construction subcontractors. We cross-reference primary sources (scheme websites, industry bodies, government guidance) and mark every fact with a verified date, so you can trust the figures when a tender deadline is bearing down. Our independence means no scheme gets preferential treatment — we present the real costs, real question categories and real mutual-recognition rules so you can pick the cheapest compliant route through the gate.