CHAS Advanced membership

Join to complete PAS 91 standards and SSIP.

CHAS Advanced is our mid-range assessment package. Become a member to get services, guidance and insights to help you complete the core modules of the former PAS 91 pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) system. You’ll be able to demonstrate your compliance across 10 areas of risk management, plus meet SSIP requirements and regulations like CDM 2015.

As well as helping you pre-qualify for a wide range of construction projects, CHAS Advanced membership lets you share your eligibility with our full network of over 2,500 clients across the UK, who are actively looking for contractors with your skillset.

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What is PAS 91?

PAS 91 is a standardised pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for the construction industry. For many years, it was the recognised standard for assessing contractors during the procurement process.

Today, the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) has become the industry standard for construction pre-qualification, building on the foundations of PAS 91 with a broader assessment across 13 areas of risk management. However, PAS 91 remains recognised by some buyers and clients and may still be requested as part of the tendering process.

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The benefits of completing former PAS 91 pre-qualification modules

A simplified pre-qualification process

You can use a single question set to pre-qualify for multiple projects, making the process simpler, easier and faster.

Clients can quickly find qualified contractors

With a simplified procurement process, clients increase their chances of finding the best suppliers for their projects.

Streamlined procurement processes

Clients can quickly identify compliant and qualified contractors, and award contracts to the most suitable tenders via a sustainable tendering process.

Existing certifications are recognised

If you hold existing certifications from other assessment bodies, CHAS can factor these in and help you complete a reduced question set.

CHAS Advanced exclusive member benefits

As a CHAS member, we’ll help you achieve compliance with health and safety standards in the fastest and most efficient way possible. We’ll also give you access to a growing bank of exclusive CHAS benefits to help you grow your business and win more work.

24/7 helpline and downloadable templates

Get round-the-clock access to a health and safety, HR and environmental helpline. You can also download over 100 templates, step-by-step guides and model policies.

Discounted training resources

Keep your workforce trained and up to date, with discounted eLearning courses through Human Focus.

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If you’re up against a deadline, or just want some extra support, CHAS Assist is here to help.

One of our experts will give you a call to arrange a time that suits you. They’ll guide you through the assessment, providing the templates, documents and advice you need along the way.

Your initial assessment can be completed within two working days of submission, so you can move forward with confidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is PAS 91?

PAS 91 is a standardised pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for the construction industry. For many years, it was the recognised standard used by buyers to assess the competence and capability of contractors and suppliers during the pre-qualification stage of construction projects.

The questionnaire covers key areas of supply chain risk management, including:

Health and safety
Environmental management and sustainability
Quality management
Financial and business standing
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)

While the Common Assessment Standard (CAS) has now become the industry standard for construction pre-qualification, PAS 91 remains recognised by some clients and may still be requested as part of the tendering process. CHAS continues to offer PAS 91 assessments to help contractors meet these requirements where needed.

The latest version of PAS 91 (PAS 91:2013+A1:2017) aligns with the Government Construction Strategy, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

What is CHAS Advanced?

CHAS Advanced is our mid-range assessment and membership package designed to help contractors meet SSIP and former PAS 91 requirements. Complete a single prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) system with CHAS to demonstrate compliance across 10 risk management areas — from health and safety to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

What does PAS 91 stand for?

PAS 91 is a Publicly Available Specification — a fast-tracked standardisation document resulting from an expert consulting service from BSI. As with other PAS documents, PAS 91 defines good practice standards for a product, service or process; more specifically, it creates a standardised PQQ system for the construction industry.

Why is PAS 91 important?

PAS 91 seeks to help construction clients find and identify suitably qualified contractors that have demonstrated compliance with supply chain risk management practices. This streamlined system helps create a simpler and more efficient procurement process, saving time and administrative costs for all parties involved in the tendering process.

PAS 91’s standardised prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) system also addresses the problem of duplication, reducing the bidding workloads for contractors and suppliers who now only have to complete the PAS 91 modules once. They can complete one standard questionnaire set to begin prequalifying for multiple projects.

Who is PAS 91 for?

The PAS 91 prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) system is designed for implementation in the UK construction industry. It streamlines the procurement process and offers a standardised PQQ system for the benefit of:

Clients (buyers) in both the private and public sector
Clients’ procurement agents
Contractors
Suppliers (of raw materials).

How can CHAS help clients and contractors needing PAS 91 assistance?

Whether you’re a client or a contractor, CHAS can help with all stages of the PAS 91 procurement process. If you’re a CHAS client, you can use our FREE online VeriforceOne Client Portal to source contractors and suppliers who are PAS 91 compliant.

Meanwhile, by becoming a CHAS Advanced member, contractors can demonstrate compliance and provide supporting evidence with PAS 91 standards.

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Become a CHAS Advanced member and get expert assistance to meet the requirements of the former PAS 91 standard. Use your membership to gain preferred status with clients and begin your journey towards winning more business.

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