Integrated Management Systems
(IMS) consultancy.
Implement two or three ISO standards together, add another certification to your existing system, and keep it working through coordinated internal audits. Practical, face-to-face consultancy from County Durham across the North East and UK.
Discuss your IMS project ↗Initial conversation by Teams or phoneMultiple standards.
One practical system.
An Integrated Management System brings compatible processes together while meeting the requirements specific to each standard. It can reduce duplicated documents and disconnected audits without weakening quality, environmental or occupational health and safety controls.
We work with how your organisation already operates, retain what works and close the gaps needed for independent certification assessment.
Three common reasons to call us
- Start with two or three standards: develop ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 together.
- Add another standard: integrate ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 into an established ISO 9001 system, or another suitable combination.
- Maintain certifications: coordinate internal audits, corrective actions, management reviews and surveillance preparation.
Download our IMS readiness guide.
The free six-page Thinking Freely guide explains common IMS arrangements, where integration can save effort, an eight-step implementation roadmap and a 12-point readiness checklist.
Download the free IMS guide ↓Free PDF. No email registration required. General guidance; it does not replace the full standards or a competent assessment.
ISO standards we can integrate
ISO 9001
Customer requirements, consistent delivery, processes and performance.
Explore ISO 9001 ↗ ENVIRONMENTISO 14001
Environmental aspects, obligations, operational controls and improvement.
Explore ISO 14001 ↗ HEALTH & SAFETYISO 45001
Hazard controls, consultation, worker participation and performance.
Explore ISO 45001 ↗Other standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 50001 and ISO/IEC 42001, can be considered where they fit your activities and certification objectives.
How we work with your team
- Agree the standards, business activities, sites and certification objectives.
- Assess existing arrangements against all applicable requirements.
- Integrate common processes and address discipline-specific controls.
- Support implementation, competence, evidence and internal audits.
- Prepare for independent certification and ongoing maintenance.
Ongoing support after certification
Many clients retain us for internal auditing and management system maintenance, then add further ISO standards as customer requirements and business needs develop.
We plan audits to cover the applicable standards and maintain the objectivity and impartiality required for internal auditing. Independent certification bodies make certification decisions.
Make the standards
work together.
Tell us what you already have and which standards you want to achieve. We will discuss a proportionate scope for implementation or ongoing IMS support.