We are looking for businesses that are committed to providing a quality service to their customers and are willing to abide by the spirit and letter of the law.

What's in it for businesses?

• Independent recognition of your business standards
• Beneficial publicity
• Proof of membership by certificate 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 Citizens Advice Consumer Service to recommend to consumers
• A place on the Buy With Confidence website with a 'hot link' to your own site for potential customers
• Increased customer 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 and trade scams etc.

What will it cost?

The fee for membership depends on the number of employees:

• 1-5 employees: £83.33 per premises excluding VAT
• 6-15 employees: £166.67 per premises excluding VAT
• 16+ employees: £250.00 per premises excluding VAT
• Non refundable application fee £83.33 per premise excluding VAT

How to apply

The scheme is run by the Trading Standards services of Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council.

For an informal discussion, contact the Buy With Confidence team on 01623 452005 or email: buywithconfidence@nottscc.gov.uk

Before you apply, please read the requirements of the scheme. You can find these on the Buy With Confidence website, or contact the team as above.

To apply, fill in the online application form on the Buy With Confidence website, or ask the team to send you an application form.