Silver Audit Planning and Preparation – Next Steps

Stage 1: Positioning

  1. Download a copy of the current
    SVQM Silver questions (2)
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  2. Review your compliance against the mandatory questions (highlighted in Red)
  3. Consider your alignment and compliance against each of the questions.
  4. Review your readiness across each of the standard categories – Planning – Calculate – Demonstrate – Eco System – Reporting.

If you are unsure of your readiness. There are two options:

  1. We can arrange a pre-assessment to review common areas of weakness and poor performance, then create an action plan to help you prepare for your audit.
  2. We can provide mentoring and coaching to support your preparation, delivered by one of our social value auditors.

Stage 2: Scheduling

  1. Select your potential audit dates
    Please select 3 possible start dates (a minimum of 10 weeks in future and prior to your Bronze Award lapsing) for your accreditation below. We will then confirm one of these weeks with you. As part of the Silver Award, our auditor will ask to consult with internal and external stakeholders. The consultation period will begin shortly after the agreed start date.
  2. Confirm the cost of the audit
    The cost is based on your turnover for the last financial year. Please select which price bracket you fall into from the drop-down list below. Note that all stakeholder engagement and consultation will be carried out remotely online.
  3. Make payment for your application
    You will be given the option to pay by card, bank transfer or pro forma invoice. If you have a discount code, please enter this on the payment page. Please note this fee is non-refundable.
  4. Receive confirmation 
    You will receive confirmation of your audit date from the SVQM team within 5 working days, together with the name of your auditor.

Stage 3: Starting

  1. Your allocated auditor will reach out and arrange a pre-audit call to provide insight into how the audit will be conducted and allow you the opportunity to ask specific questions.

Re-application

If your organisation fails to meet the minimum criteria required upon application, you may re-apply immediately, provided you can sufficiently address the gaps in time for the audit date you select. A re-application charge of 25% of the application and award cost will be applied.