{"id":66652755,"date":"2025-12-15T13:02:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:02:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/?page_id=66652755"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T12:55:36","slug":"introduction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/introduction\/","title":{"rendered":"1. Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile margin-bottom-zero has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgb(36,53,136) 54%,rgb(0,159,227) 100%)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column new-styles banner-small margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\">The FORS Standard version 7.1<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left margin-bottom-zero has-base-3-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Everything you need to become FORS accredited<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom margin-bottom-zero is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full margin-bottom-zero\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"185\" height=\"223\" src=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fors-standard-cover-thumb.png\" alt=\"The FORS Standard thumbnail \" class=\"wp-image-66653063\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/fors-standard-cover-thumb.png 185w, 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">G8 Environmental impact engagement<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;submenuOpenedBy&quot;: { &quot;click&quot;: false, &quot;hover&quot;: false, &quot;focus&quot;: false }, &quot;type&quot;: &quot;submenu&quot;, &quot;modal&quot;: null, &quot;previousFocus&quot;: null }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/navigation\" data-wp-on--focusout=\"actions.handleMenuFocusout\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleMenuKeydown\" data-wp-watch=\"callbacks.initMenu\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-url=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item has-child open-on-click wp-block-navigation-submenu\"><button data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isMenuOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggleMenuOnClick\" aria-label=\"Annexes submenu\" class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content wp-block-navigation-submenu__toggle\" ><span 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href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/fors-professional-development-for-plv-riders\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FORS Professional Development for PLV riders<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/fors-professional-development-for-managers\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FORS Professional Development for managers<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/fors-documentation\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">FORS documentation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/glossary-of-terms\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Glossary of terms<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/annexes\/acknowledgements\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Acknowledgements<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column main-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/\">FORS Standard<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/dev-test.fors-online.org.uk\/cms\/fors-standard\/version-7\/\">Version 7.1<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">1. Introduction<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick links<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#1.1-The-Fleet-Operator-Recognition-Scheme\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#1.1-The-Fleet-Operator-Recognition-Scheme\">1.1 The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme<\/a><br><a href=\"#1.2-Scheme-enquiries\">1.2 Scheme enquiries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1.1-The-Fleet-Operator-Recognition-Scheme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.1 The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its purpose is to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving the FORS Standard. Contained within this document are the requirements for achieving recognition in order to be awarded FORS accreditation to Bronze, Silver or Gold levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FORS encourages operators to take a closer look at their operation and identify areas of strength to be exploited and areas for improvement to be addressed. A successful Bronze audit provides an operator with reassurance that their operation is being run safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sound manner. The FORS logo allows potential customers to readily distinguish FORS Operators from other operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1.2-Scheme-enquiries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.2 Scheme enquiries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all enquiries about FORS Administration, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@fors-online.org.uk\">enquiries@fors-online.org.uk<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For all enquiries about FORS Governance, please contact: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@fors-governance.org.uk\">enquiries@fors-governance.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up\"><\/i> Back to top<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column right-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-base-3-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column help-box has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details text-link new-show-hide is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Resources<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resources marked with a padlock <i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> require a FORS account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Guides<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FORS_Accreditation_Guide_v3_Jul24.pdf\">Accreditation guide (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/FORS_TermsandConditions_v7.1.pdf\">FORS Terms and Conditions (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/cms\/toolkits\/\">Toolkits and guides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading margin-bottom-zero\"><strong>Training records<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eloqua.soprasteria.co.uk\/FORS_Professional_Bronze_training_requirement\">Bronze training requirements <i class=\"fa fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-lock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> FORS Professional Training Register <span class=\"visually-hidden\">(login required)<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. 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