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Memberships & Accreditations

USSG holds SIA Approved Contractor status for Security Guarding and Key Holding, alongside management-system certifications and professional memberships. Explore the credentials relevant to your service and check the supporting evidence with the issuing organisations.

SIA Approved Contractor Scheme

SIA Approved Contractor

USSG holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) approval for Security Guarding and Key Holding. These activities are independently assessed against the scheme’s quality standards, helping clients make an informed choice when appointing a security provider.

Explore our manned guarding services and keyholding and alarm response, or check our named activities on the official SIA register.

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Certificate & membership directory

Our certifications, memberships and registrations

Each credential below has a different purpose, from quality management and supplier assessment to cleaning-industry membership and data protection registration. Review the scope, certificate and official verification link alongside your service requirements.

Quality management

ISO 9001:2015

USSG holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system, covering security guarding and labour provision in the UK security sector. The standard provides a framework for consistent processes, customer requirements and continual improvement. Clients can review the certified scope when assessing our security guarding service.

Reference
237505
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Labour provision

COP 119

USSG holds COP 119 certification for labour provision within the UK security and events sector. This code of practice sets requirements for organisations supplying security labour. For buyers, it provides a specific standard against which to review labour provision arrangements and the responsibilities agreed for a contract.

Reference
269700
Verify COP 119

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Health and safety assessment

SafeContractor

USSG holds SafeContractor approval for Security Service Provider: Security Guards, with the industry role recorded as Non-Construction Contractor. The assessment provides health and safety information that clients can consider during supplier selection. Our approval should be checked against the activities required for your contract.

Reference
KF8996
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Supplier membership

Constructionline Gold

USSG is a Constructionline Gold member, supplier reference 1213152. Constructionline brings supplier pre-qualification information together to help buyers assess potential contractors. Clients considering our construction site security services can review the supplier profile alongside the proposed work and site requirements.

Reference
1213152
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Question-set completion

Constructionline Social Value

USSG has completed the Constructionline Social Value question set. This gives procurement teams a route to review our submitted social value information within the supplier platform. For a tender or contract, ask us for the supporting evidence relevant to your requested social value outcomes.

Reference
1213152
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Professional membership

BICSc Corporate Member

USSG is a Corporate Member of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), the professional body for the cleaning industry. Our membership reflects support for professional cleaning practice. When discussing commercial cleaning services, we can explain the proposed cleaning scope and the training relevant to the assignment. Corporate membership is separate from individual qualifications.

Reference
16015852
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Professional membership

NASDU Associate Company Member

USSG is an Associate Company Member of the National Association of Security Dog Users (NASDU). This membership is distinct from inspected-company status. Our K9 security requirements are arranged through specialist suppliers, with the supplier, dog-and-handler credentials and assignment responsibilities checked separately.

Reference
C/0526
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Cyber security assurance

Cyber Essentials

USSG holds Cyber Essentials certification covering the whole organisation. The scheme assesses essential technical controls intended to protect against common cyber threats. Clients can check our certificate through the official search service when reviewing supplier information security. This certification is Cyber Essentials, rather than Cyber Essentials Plus.

Reference
cb41657a-efbf-4e57-9355-5d78a3cc11ec
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Statutory registration

ICO Data Protection Registration

USSG is registered on the Information Commissioner’s Office data protection fee register, reference ZA799825. The public record allows clients to identify our registered organisation. This registration is separate from any assessment of compliance with data protection law; questions about information handling can be raised during procurement.

Reference
ZA799825
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Environmental management

ISO 14001:2015

USSG holds an ISO 14001:2015 environmental management certificate issued by Citrix Consultancy Services Ltd. Its stated scope covers Security Guarding and Key Holding Services in the UK. The standard provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities within that scope. Clients can request certificate confirmation directly from the issuing organisation.

Reference
CITUK/02/125
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Environmental registration

Lower-tier Waste Registration

USSG is registered with the Environment Agency as a lower-tier waste carrier, broker and dealer, reference CBDL595283. This registration identifies the entity and registration tier. If your service includes waste handling, agree the waste types and arrangements with us so the required permissions can be checked for that work.

Reference
CBDL595283
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Choosing a provider involves checking both the organisation and the proposed service. Explore our security, cleaning and facilities services, then ask for the credentials relevant to your scope of work.

The legal entity

Universal Support Services Group (USSG) Ltd

Company number 10289772. Company registration establishes the legal entity; it is separate from service accreditation.

Learn about USSG and our management team, or request procurement documents for your contract. Tell us which service you need and which certificates, insurance schedules or supplier information your organisation requires.

Questions about verification

Is USSG an SIA Approved Contractor?

Yes. USSG holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme approval for Security Guarding and Key Holding, reference UNSUSEGR01. You can verify these named activities using our official SIA register link.

Which quality management certification does USSG hold?

USSG holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for a quality management system covering security guarding and labour provision in the UK security sector. Certificate 237505 identifies the certified scope.

Is USSG a BICSc member?

Yes. USSG is a Corporate Member of the British Institute of Cleaning Science, membership reference 16015852. Corporate membership is separate from the qualifications held by individual cleaning operatives.

How can I verify USSG’s certificates and memberships?

Use the official register, directory or issuer link beside the relevant credential and match the company name, reference and scope. Some platforms require an account or a manual search. For ISO 14001 certificate confirmation, contact the named issuer.

Do these credentials cover every USSG service?

Each approval, certification or membership has its own scope. SIA ACS approval covers Security Guarding and Key Holding. Check the credential relevant to the service you are buying, and confirm specialist supplier arrangements separately.

Can USSG provide documents for a tender or supplier review?

Yes. Contact USSG with the service you need and your procurement requirements. We can provide relevant supporting documents and help you identify the appropriate verification routes. Tell us if you require insurance schedules, certification records or other supplier information.