The ISO 9001 standards relate to quality management systems, (QMS), and are designed to help organizations ensure they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders. The standards are published by ISO, the International Organization for Standardization and available through National standards bodies.

ISO 9001 deals with the fundamentals of quality management systems including the eight management principles on which the family of standards is based. ISO 9001 deals with the requirements that organizations wishing to meet the standard have to meet.

Independent confirmation that organizations meet the requirements of ISO 9001 may be obtained from third party certification bodies. Over a million organisations worldwide are independently certified making ISO 9001 one of the most widely used management tools in the world today.

Most organisations want ISO 9000 certification to qualify for a tender or to achieve preferred supplier status: typically for a Local Authority. However, there are many other benefits that can be added to these, including:-

1. Improved internal working leading to less errors and re-work.
2. Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty.
3. Improved morale and motivation.
4. Preferential insurance premiums.
5. Competitive advantage.
6. Increased profitability.
7. Enhanced status.

In addition, ISO 9000 is designed to be compatible with other management system standards such as ISO 14001 (Environmental), OHSAS 18001 (Health and Safety) and ISO 27001 (Information Security). All or any combination of these complementary standards can be integrated seamlessly. They share many principles, so choosing an integrated management system can provide you with outstanding value for money.

If you would like an integrated management system, comprising all or a combination of standards, simply let us know your requirements and we will work with you to develop the right solution for your needs.