Quality management system

ISO 9001

What is ISO 9001?

ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard for quality management systems (QMS). More than a million of the world's best organizations use the ISO 9001 quality management system. The standard provides a management framework to improve business practices and help you provide services and products that meet - and possibly exceed - your customers' expectations.

Certification shows that you follow international best practices and that you can trust them to do business. Which helps you get on "preferred supplier" lists. This is often a basic requirement when bidding for a new business, especially when bidding for work with larger organizations or the public sector. 

It has a much deeper use than winning a new job. A quality management system affects every aspect of your organization - reducing waste and costs, improving morale and efficiency. Finally, the ISO 9001 certificate is intended for all ambitious organizations that are serious about quality and business success.

Check if your ISO 9001 certificate is accredited.

Not all certifications are created equal. You need to make sure that your certificate is issued by an accredited body.

A UKAS accredited certification body like Alcumus ISOQAR undergoes regular rigorous checks by the UKAS Accreditation Body to determine whether we are working to the highest standards.  

This means that when you have a certificate from a UKAS accredited certification body, you can be sure of its value. Certificates issued by non-UKAS accredited bodies are often not accepted. UKAS accredited certificates are accepted worldwide as proof that you meet global standards and best practice.

Why choose ISO 9001 certification?

• Help organizations qualify for a tender or gain preferred supplier status.

• Help attract new customers, especially larger companies.

• Ensure that your organization can demonstrate compliance with proven international business practices and appropriate standards.

• Identify, remove or mitigate risk.

• Demonstrates commitment and the right attitude towards ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and a willingness to improve efficiency.

• It proves the existence of an effective quality management system that meets the strict requirements of an independent - external audit.

• It will increase your organization's brand reputation and can be a useful promotional tool, especially when you're going up against non-certified competition.