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QUALITY INSPIRED

Providing Businesses with the right tools to build effective Management Systems

ISO 9001:2015

WHAT IS ISO 9001?

ISO 9001 is the most widely adopted quality management system (QMS) in the world and is successfully used by companies of all sizes and industries. The QMS demonstrates a company’s ability to consistently provide products and services which meet customer and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The standard aims to enhance customer satisfaction by improving company processes and providing assurance to customers that the organisation complies with ISO 9001.

The clarity and brevity of the clauses contained in ISO 9001 make it both straightforward and, with our help, adaptable to your style of working. 

WHY CHOOSE ISO 9001?

We help clients benefit from the implementation of this system. Some of those benefits include:

 

  • Improvement of overall business performance.
  • Creation of a sound basis for sustainable development initiatives.
  • Confidence to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations.
  • Facilitation of opportunities to go further, and to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Addressing risks and opportunities associated with its context and objectives.
  • The chance to demonstrate and advertise conformity to specified Quality Management System requirements.
  • A mark of distinction amongst your competitors; clients will recognise that their suppliers are proactive about the quality of their service/product.

HOW WE CAN HELP

1. Initial contact

Upon contact, we will discuss what your business wants to achieve, your expectations and how you define success. Together, we will agree reasonable outcomes and delivery dates.

2. Review of current QMS

Next, the consultant will conduct an assessment of the  existing procedures and produce an implementation plan, helping you with necessary documentation - both new, improving existing and gathering evidence.

3. Training

This stage in acting upon the ISO 9001 practices identified as fundamental for ISO 9001's effectiveness. The leadership team will be involved to ensure the framework is well established in your organisation. 

4. Application for ISO 9001

A third party organisation accredited to certify your company will be contacted. The third party will audit your company to conform with ISO 9001 requirements. 

5. Certification

Once the third party audit organisation has confirmed your company is compliant to ISO 9001 requirements, your company will be sent a certificate - as a mark of your quality.

CONTACT US TODAY

We can make the journey towards ISO certification simple for you. For a free, no obligation meeting with an ISO specialist to discuss how ISO certification can improve your organisations efficiency and profitability, please contact us for an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Haven't found the answers you're looking for?

Your first step involves reaching out to an ISO specialist to organise an initial consultation. Our expert team can help you implement an effective, globally-recognised quality management system into your organisation.

Yes you certainly can! However you, or an assigned member of staff, will need to grow your knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and invest time and resources to develop the documentation and long term maintenance of the management system. 

Contact us to explore your options for a customised documentation toolkit, consisting of checklists, templates, examples, procedures, manuals and exercises. All guidance notes list the ISO 9001 requirements and we tell you exactly how to meet them!

Contact us if you would like to know more about how we can help with minimal costs for you. 

The ISO 9001:2015 standard is very flexible when it comes to what information it requires. These can be split into documents and records – you can find out more detail on what is mandatory over on our blog.

It depends on the size and complexity of your business, but most organisations can expect to be certified within 3-6 months with the right preparation and good understanding of what is required for ISO 9001 certification. 

ISO 9001, though recognised as key in many industries and business dealings, is not a legal requirement. 

Sometimes it may feel as though ISO 9001 is just another regulatory hoop your business must jump through in order to retain its customers, it’s important to remember though, what works for your clients can also work for you. 

 

The costs that need to be considered may include any courses your organisation needs to take, third party consultancy fees and costs associated to changing business practices or resources. A third party auditor is approx. £1,200 per day. 

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