Foundation Building Services and Hampshire County Council
Foundation Building services
Have been excepted on to Hampshire County Councils and Trading Standards list of approved contractors.
What is it?
The Buy With Confidence scheme was initiated by Hampshire County Council to help businesses comply with the law while improving consumer protection through a partnership approach.
Businesses signing up to their responsibilities set down in the rules to the Scheme will become 'Approved Member' of the Scheme. The scheme also includes a clear statement of the service the authority will provide to businesses.
What's in it for businesses?
Independent recognition of your business standards
Beneficial publicity
Proof of membership by Certificate for display on your premises and use of logo
Pre-entry vetting to ensure the credibility of the scheme and that high standards are maintained
Your company's name on a list held by the County Council to recommend to consumers
A place on the 'Buy With Confidence' website with a 'hot link' to your own site for potential customers
Increased consumer confidence and reduced complaints
A better relationship with regulators based on co-operation rather than enforcement
A named contact for your business with the Trading Standards Service
Information on new legislation, trade scams etc
Who's running it?
The Scheme is run by a partnership of local Trading Standards Services.
Limitations of the Scheme
We cannot guarantee the financial standing of members nor their health and safety procedures. Similarly we cannot be sure that their work will never give rise to complaint, but should this be the case, any difficulties will be dealt with fairly.
What will it cost?
Membership of scheme does involve expense on the part of the local authorities involved. Some of these local authorities pass this on to members in the form of an annual fee, while others are happy to absorb the cost so that membership is free. For a list of authorities and fees please see costs section
How does a business apply?
If you are interested in joining the Scheme it is important that you read the requirements set out in the conditions document. If, having read the requirements you would like to apply, just complete an application form or the electronic application form on this website. Staff from the relevant Trading Standards Service will contact you.
For further information:
Hampshire - Contact Helen Woods on 01962 846324 or Jon Whale on 01962 846170
Southampton - Contact Tam Maitland, Sue Mcleod or Clive Robinson on 023 8083 3999
Surrey - Contact Tracey Moore or Dorothy Edginton on 01372 371666
Have been excepted on to Hampshire County Councils and Trading Standards list of approved contractors.
What is it?
The Buy With Confidence scheme was initiated by Hampshire County Council to help businesses comply with the law while improving consumer protection through a partnership approach.
Businesses signing up to their responsibilities set down in the rules to the Scheme will become 'Approved Member' of the Scheme. The scheme also includes a clear statement of the service the authority will provide to businesses.
What's in it for businesses?
Independent recognition of your business standards
Beneficial publicity
Proof of membership by Certificate for display on your premises and use of logo
Pre-entry vetting to ensure the credibility of the scheme and that high standards are maintained
Your company's name on a list held by the County Council to recommend to consumers
A place on the 'Buy With Confidence' website with a 'hot link' to your own site for potential customers
Increased consumer confidence and reduced complaints
A better relationship with regulators based on co-operation rather than enforcement
A named contact for your business with the Trading Standards Service
Information on new legislation, trade scams etc
Who's running it?
The Scheme is run by a partnership of local Trading Standards Services.
Limitations of the Scheme
We cannot guarantee the financial standing of members nor their health and safety procedures. Similarly we cannot be sure that their work will never give rise to complaint, but should this be the case, any difficulties will be dealt with fairly.
What will it cost?
Membership of scheme does involve expense on the part of the local authorities involved. Some of these local authorities pass this on to members in the form of an annual fee, while others are happy to absorb the cost so that membership is free. For a list of authorities and fees please see costs section
How does a business apply?
If you are interested in joining the Scheme it is important that you read the requirements set out in the conditions document. If, having read the requirements you would like to apply, just complete an application form or the electronic application form on this website. Staff from the relevant Trading Standards Service will contact you.
For further information:
Hampshire - Contact Helen Woods on 01962 846324 or Jon Whale on 01962 846170
Southampton - Contact Tam Maitland, Sue Mcleod or Clive Robinson on 023 8083 3999
Surrey - Contact Tracey Moore or Dorothy Edginton on 01372 371666
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