10.01.11 - BuyWithConfidence Member

In November 2010, Qubix Technology were audited by South Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards, as part of our application to become members of the 'BuyWithConfidence' scheme.

We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in our application and have been accepted to the BuyWithConfidence scheme.

The BuyWithConfidence scheme is a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services who have taken the ground-breaking step by putting together the scheme, in response to concerns about 'rogue traders' which are often highlighted in the media.

BuyWithConfidence provides consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly.

Every business who are members of BuyWithConfidence has undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.

History

The Buy With Confidence scheme was first launched by Hampshire Trading Standards in 1999. At around the same time, Devon Trading Standards initiated a similar scheme called 'CustomerFirst'.

The two schemes became successful, and were also adopted by neighbouring Trading Standards Services. As the schemes grew larger and began sharing information, it became clear that there were benefits to working together under the same rules and branding.

The two schemes merged formally in 2008 as 'Buy With Confidence', by which time over 20 local authorities were participating. Buy With Confidence is the largest scheme of its kind nationally and continues to expand its geographical coverage.

Qubix Technology are very proud to have become Members of the Buy With Confidence scheme and we are South Gloucestershire County Council's Member No: 0034.