Why a written standard
Most directories rank whoever pays the most. We think that is why buyers stopped trusting them. On this register, the standard is the gate. It is documented, it is applied by a person, and it is reviewed every year. No firm can buy a listing, a ranking, or the seal.
What we check
A real, trading IT services firm
An active business with identifiable principals and a genuine services practice. Not a shell, a brand front, or a lead reseller.
Demonstrated delivery
Evidence of completed client work in the specialisms the firm claims, such as case material, named engagements, or verifiable public work.
Verifiable references
Client references we can contact, and do. Spot checks are part of the process, not a formality.
True specialisation
The entry says what the firm actually does. Claimed specialisms must match delivered work, and generalist claims are trimmed to the evidence.
Standards of conduct
Appropriate insurances for the work, clear engagement terms, and a clean record on the basics buyers care about.
How it is applied
Every firm on the register starts as a base listing compiled from public information. Any firm may claim its entry, correct it, or ask for removal. A claimed firm may then apply to be vetted. The evidence is reviewed by a person against the criteria above, edge cases are decided by the registrar, and the outcome is recorded. Vetted status is reviewed annually and can be withdrawn if the standard stops being met.
For firms
If your firm belongs on this register, claim your entry. Founding firms are vetted ahead of launch and listed from day one.
Questions, corrections, or removal requests: hello@vetteditfirms.com. We respond within two business days.