Supplier Verification

    An AI-driven, 24/7 verification process ensuring every subcontractor and supplier meets compliance — VAT, Companies House, directors and more — with structured, auditable records.

    Recruitment Direct UK Ltd verifies key data including VAT registration, Companies House records, and director status — creating a consistent and auditable verification process.

    Approved supplier details are automatically structured and integrated into our accounts system, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.

    This approach supports HMRC expectations and ensures accurate, time-stamped records are maintained.

    Purpose

    Confirm business legitimacy
    Validate VAT registration
    Check Companies House registration & status
    Review director details and status
    Reduce risk and ensure compliance
    Maintain a clear audit trail

    Verification Checks

    Multi-layered checks across company, VAT, directors and trading data.

    Company Checks

    • Company registered with Companies House
    • Company status confirmed as active
    • Registered details match submitted information

    VAT Checks

    • VAT number verified
    • VAT status confirmed as active

    Director Checks

    • Directors identified
    • No disqualified or struck-off directors identified

    General Checks

    • Trading status reviewed
    • Inconsistencies flagged and reviewed

    Scoring & Outcomes

    A structured scoring model ensures consistent and explainable outcomes.

    Green – Approved

    All key checks passed. Supplier approved for engagement.

    Amber – Review Required

    Minor inconsistencies identified. Manual review required.

    Red – Not Approved

    Critical issues identified such as invalid VAT, inactive company status, or director concerns.

    System & Data Handling

    Supplier data is verified and structured automatically through our AI system.

    Approved supplier details are automatically integrated into our accounts system, reducing manual input and improving accuracy.

    Consistent data capture

    Time-stamped verification records

    Reduced manual processing

    Accurate data handling across systems

    Ongoing Checks

    Supplier details are reviewed periodically to ensure accuracy and ongoing compliance. Approved suppliers may be engaged for work subject to successful verification and continued review.

    Start Supplier Verification

    Use our AI verification assistant — it guides you through the process, collects required information, and carries out verification checks in real time.

    Start Verification

    Compliance, Quality & Security

    Recognised standards supporting consistent, compliant recruitment delivery.

    Constructionline Gold

    Gold Member

    1324569

    Cyber
    Essentials

    Certified

    4686a995

    ISO
    9001:2015

    Quality Management

    GB2006088

    REC
    Membership

    Corporate Member

    00207320

    Verified credentials. Transparent proof. Trusted delivery.