Achilles UVDB
Achilles UVDB - Utility Vendor Database
Our Achilles UVDB Consultants can provide your company with practical, no-nonsense assistance as you prepare for a UVDB Achilles audit. This is a vital step for companies who plan to tender for contracts from the major utility providers in the UK and further afield.
What is Achilles UVDB?
Why SQR Group & what can we offer?
Our Achilles Consultants have extensive experience assisting companies to prepare for and successfully achieve registration and pass the rigorous Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) audit. The scheme requires suppliers who register for Achilles UVDB Verify to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire which is then verified through a very detailed audit.
The audit covers the aspiring company’s documented management systems for:
- Health & Safety management systems: ISO 45001-2018 requirements
- Environmental management systems: ISO 14001-2015 requirements
- Quality management systems and associated processes: ISO 9001-2015 requirements
SQR Group supports your Management Team’s Achilles UVDB Verify application through the following services:
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For companies with an existing, registered, and documented management system
Gap analysis – to identify areas requiring improvement or further documentation to satisfy UVDB Achilles Verify audit requirements. -
For smaller companies, without formal documented systems
Establish and document what you do. Formalise current arrangements into documented working procedures that will meet Achilles’ and other parties’ requirements.
Achilles UVDB Benefits: For Your Business
Increased Business Opportunities
Being registered with Achilles UVDB provides suppliers access to leading utility sector buyers in the UK. Many utilities organisations use UVDB to source suppliers, so being listed enhances a company's chances of being considered for tenders and contracts.
Streamlined Pre-Qualification
The Achilles UVDB assessment provides a thorough pre-qualification process that is recognised by many utilities companies. Once registered and verified, suppliers can avoid repetitive pre-qualification paperwork for each tender, saving time and resources.
Enhanced Credibility and Reputation
Achieving and maintaining compliance with the rigorous standards of Achilles UVDB can significantly boost a supplier's reputation in the utilities industry. It demonstrates a commitment to best practices, safety, and other crucial aspects of service delivery, making the supplier more attractive to potential clients.
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Frequantly Asked Questions
The Achilles UVDB audit is a thorough assessment conducted by Achilles for utilities companies in the UK. It evaluates a supplier’s safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) management systems and practices to ensure compliance and reduce supply chain risks.
Whether you need Achilles accreditation depends on your business goals and the sectors you operate in. For suppliers aiming to work with major utilities companies in the UK, achieving this accreditation can be essential as it demonstrates compliance and commitment to industry standards.
The duration of an Achilles audit can vary based on the size and complexity of a supplier’s operations. Typically, it can range from one to several days, but exact timings should be clarified with Achilles directly.
Achilles UVDB certification is a recognition given to suppliers after successful verification within the Utilities Vendor Database. It signifies that a supplier has met specific standards related to safety, health, environment, and quality management in the utilities sector.
Companies that aim to supply goods or services to the utilities sector in the UK, especially major utilities companies, often require Achilles UVDB Verification. It’s particularly relevant for those wanting to demonstrate their commitment to industry standards and best practices in SHEQ areas.