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Be ready for the assessment

External ISO assessment support.Prepared people. Clear evidence.

Approach your certification, surveillance or recertification audit with prepared people and clear evidence. We support readiness reviews, assessment preparation and follow-up actions, with certification decided by the independent body.

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The essentials

What is external assessment support?

External assessment support helps your organisation prepare for an independent certification audit. Our role is to explain the process, review readiness and assist your team with evidence and follow-up actions.

For first-time certification, surveillance or recertification assessments, especially when your team needs additional ISO experience or capacity.

Meet the consultants supporting UK businesses.

Readiness review

Know what needs attention before the audit.

Team preparation

Understand the process and your responsibilities.

Assessment support

Help organising evidence and responses.

Follow-up actions

Address findings and plan what comes next.

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Practical support, in your world

A clear process. A practical result.

  1. Prepare together

    We review the assessment scope, your documentation and the evidence of implementation.

  2. Support the assessment

    We help your team understand the audit process and organise responses to the auditor.

  3. Address the findings

    We support corrective-action planning and preparation for subsequent assessments.

Useful answers

External assessment support. Your questions answered.

Who decides whether we achieve certification?

The independent certification body makes the certification decision. We provide consultancy and preparation support; we do not issue ISO certificates.

Can you help us select a certification body?

Yes. We can help you consider the standard, scope and accreditation needed, and liaise with the certification body as agreed.

Can you help with surveillance and recertification?

Yes. Our support can cover ongoing assessments as well as initial certification. Share your audit date and any previous findings.

What should we send you first?

Your chosen standard, assessment type and date, the certification body’s audit plan if available, and a summary of your current system or outstanding findings.

Your next step

Let’s make your next step clear.

Tell us your standard, starting point and any audit deadline. We will discuss the right scope of support.

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Talk it through: 0843 289 9434

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