Partner Due Diligence Checklist
What to verify
| Area | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Registration, ownership and any sanctions |
| Financial | Recent accounts and bonding capacity |
| Technical | Comparable projects and named staff |
| Compliance | Safety record and certifications |
| Capacity | Current workload and free capacity |
| References | Two contacts from similar work |
Practical steps
- Ask for documents, not assurances.
- Check references yourself, with specific questions.
- Renew the file annually, or after any significant change.
Due diligence reduces risk. It is not a guarantee of performance.