ISO Certification Without the Complexity
At Unique & Independent Consultancy Services (UICS), we provide professional ISO consultancy, independent internal auditing, gap assessments and certification preparation services to organisations across the UK and internationally.
We help businesses establish, maintain and improve effective management systems, offering practical, straightforward guidance without unnecessary complexity or documentation.
Whether you are working towards your first ISO certification, maintaining an existing certification or preparing to transition to a revised standard, UICS provides flexible support tailored to your organisation's requirements.
Our ISO consultancy and auditing services cover:
ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Consultancy and Internal Audits – Including implementation, gap assessments, certification preparation and transition from ISO 9001:2015.
ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management Consultancy and Internal Audits – Including EMS implementation, gap assessments, certification preparation and transition from ISO 14001:2015.
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Consultancy and Internal Audits – Including management system implementation, independent auditing and certification preparation.
ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management Consultancy and Internal Audits – Including ISMS implementation, information security risk management, gap assessments and certification support.
ISO 27701:2025 Privacy Information Management Consultancy and Internal Audits – Including PIMS implementation, gap assessments, certification preparation and transition from ISO 27701:2019.
UICS is based in Bedfordshire and supports organisations throughout the UK, including Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, London, Essex, Kent, the Midlands and Scotland. We also provide consultancy and auditing services internationally, including to organisations operating in the United States and Europe.
Services can be delivered remotely, on-site or through a combination of both, depending on your organisation's needs.
We support organisations preparing for independent certification assessments, whether they choose a UKAS-accredited certification body or a non-accredited provider. Our approach focuses on establishing management systems that meet the applicable standard and provide a sustainable foundation for ongoing improvement.
Accredited certification provides additional independent assurance regarding the competence and impartiality of the certification body and may be required for certain contracts or procurement opportunities.
Whether you require a one-off independent ISO internal audit, a detailed gap analysis, a complete management system implementation or ongoing consultancy, UICS provides practical support tailored to your business.
We focus on objective, evidence-based assessments, clear reporting and effective management systems that support your organisation's activities and objectives.
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ISO Standards
ISO 9001
Quality Management System
ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems (QMS)
ISO 9001:2026 specifies the requirements for establishing and maintaining an effective Quality Management System. It helps organisations improve operational processes, consistently meet customer requirements and strengthen customer satisfaction.
The revised 2026 edition introduces additional emphasis on leadership, quality culture, ethical behaviour and the management of risks and opportunities.
UICS provides ISO 9001 consultancy, independent internal audits, gap assessments and certification preparation, including support for organisations transitioning from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026.
Need an ISO 9001 internal audit, gap assessment or transition support? Contact UICS to discuss your requirements.
ISO 14001
Environmental Management System
ISO 14001:2016 Environmental Management Systems
ISO 14001:2026 provides an internationally recognised framework for managing environmental responsibilities, assessing environmental aspects and impacts, meeting compliance obligations and continually improving environmental performance.
The 2026 revision introduces updated requirements and clarifications relating to environmental conditions, risks and opportunities, climate change and environmental management arrangements.
UICS provides ISO 14001 consultancy, independent internal audits, gap assessments and certification preparation, including transition support for organisations currently certified to ISO 14001:2015.
Need an ISO 14001 internal audit, gap assessment or transition review? Contact UICS to discuss your requirements.
ISO 45001
Occupational Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
ISO 45001:2018 provides a structured framework for managing occupational health and safety risks, preventing work-related injury and ill health and continually improving workplace conditions.
The standard promotes leadership commitment, hazard identification, worker consultation and participation, risk management and continual improvement.
UICS provides ISO 45001 management system consultancy, independent internal audits, gap assessments and certification preparation. We can also help organisations review their existing management systems ahead of the forthcoming revision of ISO 45001.
Need an independent ISO 45001 internal audit or assistance improving your Occupational Health and Safety Management System? Contact UICS to discuss your requirements.
ISO 27701
Privacy Information Management
ISO 27001
Information Security Management
ISO 27001:2022 Information Security Management (ISMS)
ISO 27001:2022 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It provides a risk-based framework for managing information security and protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.
UICS provides ISO 27001 consultancy, independent internal auditing, gap assessments and certification preparation, helping organisations evaluate and improve their information security management arrangements.
Need an ISO 27001 internal audit, gap analysis or certification preparation support? Contact UICS to discuss your requirements.
ISO 27701:2025 Privacy Information Management (PIMS)
ISO 27701:2025 specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving a Privacy Information Management System (PIMS). It supports organisations acting as personal data controllers, processors or both in managing privacy risks and demonstrating accountability.
Unlike the previous edition, ISO 27701:2025 is a standalone management system standard and can be implemented independently of ISO 27001 or integrated with an existing Information Security Management System.
UICS provides ISO 27701 consultancy, independent internal auditing, gap assessments, transition support and certification preparation.
Need an ISO 27701 internal audit, gap assessment or certification preparation support? Contact UICS to discuss your requirements.
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