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By the Workplace Safety Group teamQuick answer: CHAS Elite is CHAS's top level. It meets the Common Assessment Standard (CAS), the pre-qualification standard many larger and public sector clients ask for. We write what's missing, fill in your CHAS Elite application and submit it for a fixed price from £795 +VAT, and we aim to submit within 2 to 3 working days of receiving what we need.
What CHAS Elite does for you
When a tender asks for CAS or CHAS Elite, holding it means you're in the running, not filtering yourself out. Elite shows clients that you're well run across the board, not just on health and safety. That gives you the confidence to go after the contracts that grow your business.
What CHAS Elite assesses
Elite goes well beyond health and safety. Expect to show evidence on areas such as:
- Health and safety (your SSIP-level evidence)
- Environmental management
- Quality management
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Modern slavery and ethical labour
- Anti-bribery and corruption
- Financial and company standing
- Information security and data protection
- Your supply chain and how you manage sub-contractors
CHAS Standard, Advanced or Elite?
| Level | Standard it meets | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| CHAS Standard | SSIP | The health and safety check most main contractors ask for |
| CHAS Advanced | SSIP plus PAS 91-level questions | Clients wanting more than health and safety |
| CHAS Elite | Common Assessment Standard (CAS) | Larger and public sector clients |
What CHAS charges for Elite in 2026/27 (+VAT)
| Company size | Joining fee (one-off) | Elite (annual) | First year with CHAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owner operator (0 or 1) | £59 | £949 | £1,008 |
| 2–4 employees | £99 | £1,049 | £1,148 |
| 5–9 employees | £129 | £1,799 | £1,928 |
| 10–14 employees | £159 | £2,399 | £2,558 |
| 15–29 employees | £189 | £2,749 | £2,938 |
| 30–49 employees | £219 | £3,199 | £3,418 |
| 50–99 employees | £299 | £3,849 | £4,148 |
CHAS 2026/27 prices, effective 27 August 2026; may vary by application type. The joining fee is a one-off charge. The Elite fee is annual. All prices exclude VAT and are paid directly to CHAS. Larger firms: see every CHAS price for 2026/27.
WSG CHAS Elite support: fixed prices (+VAT)
| Employees | 1–4 | 5–14 | 15+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAS Elite support | £795 | £995 | £1,095 |
CHAS's own fees (above) are paid directly to CHAS. With standalone support, we write what's missing, fill in your CHAS application, upload everything and submit it. If CHAS comes back with questions, we deal with them. When you apply through us and you're new to CHAS, you get a free fast-track: CHAS assesses your application in 2 working days instead of the usual 10.
Money-back guarantee: if you aren't accredited, you get 100% of our fee back, provided you sign documents, supply information and complete toolbox talks within reasonable timescales. CHAS's own fees aren't refundable.
Example, first year (+VAT): a 5–9 person firm going for Elite pays CHAS £129 + £1,799 = £1,928, plus £995 for WSG support, so £2,923 in total.
Want your Elite paperwork produced and kept up all year?
SafeGuard Pro Max (£2,395 +VAT a year, or £995 setup + £170 a month +VAT, 12-month minimum) includes PQS accreditation at SSIP level with the membership fee paid, plus support with any PAS 91 or CAS scheme, such as CHAS Elite (CHAS's fee is paid separately). It also gives you competent health and safety advice on call and your paperwork produced for you.
FAQs
Elite meets the Common Assessment Standard, so you'll need evidence across health and safety, environmental, quality, equality, ethical labour, anti-bribery, financial standing and supply chain management. We'll tell you exactly what's needed for your business.
For 2026/27, CHAS charges an annual Elite fee from £949 +VAT for an owner operator (£1,049 for 2–4 employees, £1,799 for 5–9, £2,399 for 10–14), plus a one-off joining fee from £59 +VAT. WSG's support is £795, £995 or £1,095 +VAT on top. See every CHAS price for 2026/27.
We aim to submit within 2 to 3 working days of receiving your information. CHAS's own assessment time then applies.
Go for the level your client asks for. If you're targeting public sector or CAS tenders, Elite is usually the one.
Yes. Pro Max gives you support with any PAS 91 or CAS scheme, such as CHAS Elite. CHAS's Elite and joining fees are paid separately, directly to CHAS.
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