CPD Standards Service

Commercial identification and contactability

The organisation operates at cpdservice.co.uk under the trading name CPD Signature Service. Its legal entity, CPD Signature Service Ltd (Company Registration Number 16282957), is disclosed in the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy pages but does not appear on the homepage, in the site footer, or in the main navigation. The About page does not name the legal entity.

The registered address given throughout the website — 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX — is a well-known registered office services provider address. Physical occupation of these premises by the organisation has not been confirmed. The telephone number published is a mobile number. An email address is published.

There is an inconsistency between the domain name (cpdservice.co.uk, implying a trading name of "CPD Service") and the brand name used throughout the website ("CPD Signature Service"). This divergence between the domain identity and the operational brand may cause confusion for training providers and consumers seeking to identify and verify the organisation.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/about/ — accessed 29th April 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/privacy-policy/ — accessed 29th April 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/terms-conditions/ — accessed 29th April 2026

Transparency of assessment framework

The organisation publishes a page entitled "CPD Accreditation Process & Standards" which describes a proprietary framework it calls the "CPD S.T.A.N.D.A.R.D.S." model.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/cpd-accreditation-process-standards/ — accessed 29th April 2026

Pricing transparency

No pricing information is published anywhere on the website that is accessible without login or registration. The Terms and Conditions state that fees are "listed on www.cpdservice.co.uk or communicated via written proposal," which is contradicted by the absence of any publicly visible pricing on the site. No accreditation fees, renewal fees, or membership tiers are displayed. A WooCommerce e-commerce infrastructure is present within the site's codebase (evidenced by cart and checkout URLs), but no publicly accessible product listing or pricing page was reachable during this review.

The combination of an undisclosed pricing model and a terms-of-service clause requiring payment in full is a transparency concern for training providers who cannot assess the commercial proposition before entering the application process.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 29th April 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/terms-conditions/ — accessed 29th April 2026

Terms and conditions

Terms and Conditions are published and accessible at https://cpdservice.co.uk/terms-conditions/ (accessed 29th April 2026). They are linked from the website footer. The document is headed in the name of CPD Signature Service Ltd and covers the following subjects: definitions; service description; application process; use of the accreditation mark; fees and payment; client responsibilities; intellectual property; confidentiality; limitation of liability; termination; cancellation and refunds; data protection and privacy; changes to terms; and governing law.

The terms do not specify the duration of accreditation, the defined renewal cycle, or the conditions under which accreditation may be reviewed or lapse. These omissions are noted in the context of Sections 5 and 6.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/terms-conditions/ — accessed 29th April 2026

Individual course assessment

The website operates a two-tier model: Provider Accreditation (stated to be free) and Course Accreditation (fees communicated on enquiry). The CPD Signature Service has 6 providers listed in the directory at the time of this review.

No register of individually accredited courses or activities is publicly accessible. It is therefore not possible to verify from the public record whether individual course assessment has been conducted for any of the listed providers, or what assessment documentation was submitted and reviewed.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/providers/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Review and Renewal

The CPD Accreditation Process and Standards page states under "Ongoing Quality and Compliance" that accreditation is not intended to be a one-time transaction and references continuous standards compliance, approved content consistency, and responsible use of CPD certification. However, no defined review or renewal cycle is stated. The duration of accreditation is not published on the website, and the Terms and Conditions do not specify the accreditation period or a renewal timeline.

The Terms and Conditions (clause 10) state that either party may terminate the agreement in writing with notice, but no minimum accreditation period, review date, or renewal fee structure is disclosed.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/cpd-accreditation-process-standards/ — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/terms-conditions/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Sale of Training Courses or Materials

No evidence was identified during this review of the organisation selling its own training courses or learning materials. The website is directed entirely at training providers seeking accreditation services. This criterion does not give rise to a finding at the time of this review.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Financial Relationships with Third-Party Service Providers

No affiliate arrangements, referral fee disclosures, or financial relationships with third-party service providers were identified on the website at the time of this review.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Consistency of Filings with Advertised Activity

CPD Signature Service Ltd was incorporated on 28th February 2025 under the name CPD Standard Service Ltd. The company changed its name to CPD Signature Service Ltd on 1st December 2025. At the time of this review, the company has been operational for approximately 14 months.

The website homepage states that the organisation is "Trusted by thousands of learners, trainers, and organisations worldwide." The Provider Catalogue lists six accredited providers at the time of this review. Whilst the presence of accredited providers confirms that some accreditation activity has taken place, the claim to be trusted by thousands of learners, trainers, and organisations worldwide is not consistent with a directory of six providers from an organisation incorporated in February 2025. No independent evidence substantiating this claim is presented on the website.

The website "Become Accredited Provider" page includes a reference to being "Automatically Listed on CPD Standards Service" — a name distinct from both the registered company name (CPD Signature Service Ltd) and the primary trading name (CPD Signature Service). This inconsistency in brand nomenclature across the website has not been explained on the site.

Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16282957/filing-history — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/become-accredited-provider/ — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/providers/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Companies House Status

CPD Signature Service Ltd is registered at Companies House under company number 16282957. The company status is Active. The company was incorporated on 28th February 2025 and was previously registered under the name CPD Standard Service Ltd from 28th February 2025 to 1st December 2025.

The previous name, CPD Standard Service Ltd, incorporated the word "Standard", which is listed under Annex A of the Companies House guidance on sensitive words and expressions. The use of this word in a company name at the point of incorporation requires justification, as it may imply a connection with a standards body or regulatory authority. The name was changed on 1st December 2025 to CPD Signature Service Ltd, removing the sensitive word from the registered name.

No accounts have been filed. First accounts are due by 30th November 2026. A confirmation statement was made on 27th February 2026 with no updates.

The director, Ariful Alam Tomo (DOB March 2001), is recorded as resident in Bangladesh. Identity verification is recorded as complete. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) requires identity verification for directors; this requirement has been satisfied on the Companies House record.

Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16282957 — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16282957/filing-history — accessed 5th May 2026

Website Status

The website at https://cpdservice.co.uk/ was live and accessible at the time of this review. All primary pages reviewed — including the homepage, About, CPD Accreditation Process and Standards, Become Accredited Provider, Provider Catalogue, Contact Us, Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy — were accessible without login. The site is built using WordPress with the Elementor page builder.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Ownership or Control Relationships with Aligned Commercial Interests

Companies House records show that CPD Signature Service Ltd (Co. No. 16282957) has a single director and secretary, Ariful Alam Tomo. No associated companies, group structures, or related commercial interests were identified through the Companies House record at the time of this review.

Source: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/16282957/officers — accessed 5th May 2026

Regulatory Rulings and Public Enforcement Records

A search of the ASA published rulings database for "CPD Signature Service" returned zero results at the time of this review. No ASA rulings, informally resolved cases, mail order cases, or database cases were identified.

No other regulatory rulings or public enforcement records were identified during this review.

Source: https://www.asa.org.uk/codes-and-rulings/rulings.html?q=cpd+signature+service — accessed 5th May 2026

Distinguishing CPD from Regulated Qualifications

The website does not make claims that CPD accreditation constitutes, or is equivalent to, a regulated qualification. The CPD Accreditation Process and Standards page describes accreditation as confirming that a learning activity contributes positively to professional development, without referencing Ofqual, qualification levels, or regulated awarding bodies. No "Level" terminology of the kind associated with the Regulated Qualifications Framework was identified on the website.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/cpd-accreditation-process-standards/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Unsubstantiated Claims

The following claims made on the website are not supported by the evidence available in the public record at the time of this review and raise concerns under the CAP Code (the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing), specifically Rules 3.1 (misleading advertising), 3.7 (substantiation), and 3.45 (testimonials and endorsements), which apply to marketing communications on websites.

"Trusted by thousands of learners, trainers, and organisations worldwide"

This claim appears on the homepage. CPD Signature Service Ltd was incorporated on 28th February 2025 and has an operational history of approximately 14 months at the date of this review. The Provider Catalogue lists six accredited providers. No evidence is presented on the website to substantiate a claim of trust from thousands of learners, trainers, or organisations. This claim is not consistent with the available evidence and is likely to mislead prospective customers about the scale and established nature of the organisation.

"CPD accreditation from our service is widely accepted across industries" and "ensuring your accredited learning is valued by employers, institutions, and professionals worldwide"

These claims, which appear in the FAQ section of the homepage and the Become Accredited Provider page, assert broad international recognition and acceptance of the organisation's accreditation. Given the organisation's recent incorporation and a directory of six listed providers, no substantiation for these claims is available in the public record.

Testimonials

Three named testimonials appear on the homepage, attributed to Rachel B. (Health & Social Care Professional), James T. (Corporate Trainer, London), and Tom W. (Development Manager, Leeds). These testimonials describe receiving accreditation from "CPD Signature Service" and the benefits thereof. Given the small number of listed providers and the organisation's incorporation date of February 2025, the source, recency, and verifiability of these testimonials cannot be confirmed from the public record. Under CAP Code Rule 3.45, testimonials must be genuine and must not be used in a misleading way.

Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/ — accessed 5th May 2026
Source: https://cpdservice.co.uk/become-accredited-provider/ — accessed 5th May 2026

Further Information about this organisation

Website

https://cpdservice.co.uk/

Companies House Number

16282957

Companies House Incorporation Date

28th February 2025

Physical Office Published

Yes — 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX (registered office services address)

Telephone

Yes — +44 7426 793568 (mobile number)

Yes

Live Chat

Pricing Published

Accreditation Criteria Published

Yes

Activities Individually Accredited

Not confirmed

Review Frequency

Not published

Last Updated

5th May 2026

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