ISO 9001 Manchester and North West

Working from Greater Manchester Lynwood consult with organisations throughout the North West to help develop their Quality Management System so that it fits in with what they do while at the same time enabling them to comply with the standard’s requirements.

By effectively implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) based on ISO 9001 companies will adopt the systems and procedures that ensure greater consistency of performance, improved working practices, and also make the company’s products and services more customer focused. All of which leads to improved customer satisfaction and ultimately, increased success and profitability.

The expertise of Lynwood consultants gives us the ability to provide the right solution for your organisation. For many companies we develop bespoke systems and provide a service that goes beyond management systems consultancy. Our ISO 9001 consultants adopt a “hands on” approach as a member of the organisations management team giving as much assistance as is required.

For organisations with the time and resources to develop their systems with more independence we are able to offer a package. This enables preparation for certification by your chosen certification body. This package approach offers a significantly more cost effective solution. Our certification preparation package includes:

We can deliver this certification preparation for as little £3500+VAT. There are many factors that dictate the amount of work required to gain ISO 9001 certification such as the level of compliance already in existence, the size of the organisation and the complexity of its undertakings. For an organisation of 20 to 50 employees with moderately complex undertakings we estimate that 12 days consultation would be required for certification preparation. The price for such a package, delivered within a 6 month period, would be £4200+VAT. Smaller organisations would on average take less time and larger organisation would take more, simple undertakings would take less time and complex undertakings take more time. These prices are given for guidance only. Please call to discuss your specific requirements.

Quality Management is as relevant for the smallest of businesses as it is for the largest international organisations, for businesses in Manchester as much as anywhere in the world. Included within the benefits you’ll enjoy are a clear understanding of your policies and objectives, plus an improved perception of customer needs. It will also enhance communications both internally and externally. Quality Management Standards will help you understand your statutory and regulatory obligations, whilst at the same time it will clearly define responsibilities, reduce waste, improve consistency and traceability, and generally raise the morale and motivation of your employees.

ISO 9001 is a part of the ISO 9000 family of standards, which have been created by the International Standards Organisation as part of a highly recognised and respected framework of Management Systems, which also includes ISO 14001.

If you already have certification to the Quality Management standard but you aren’t realising the benefits then something is missing. That is why we work only with UKAS accredited certification bodies. This is one of the ways that we ensure that you and your customers are getting the most from your certification. Remember, it is the application of the standard and not the certificate on the wall that reaps the rewards. Those subscribing to the standard for the sake of a certificate are buying a very expensive piece of paper and are passing up an opportunity to progress their business.

If you are looking to implement any international standard then the ISO 9001 Quality Management standard is the place to start. It provides the core of your management systems and integrates seamlessly with all of the ISO and OHSAS standards. Having implemented your QMS each additional standard that is adopted will result in less work as repetition is avoided.

Lynwood advise and guide businesses in Manchester and throughout the UK along the route to attaining certification by Accredited Registration Bodies and can also provide Quality Management Internal Auditor Training and Lead Auditor Training to help you manage your own Management Systems.

If you are considering trying a self audit against the ISO 9001 Standard, or even if you are an experienced auditor, lead auditor or lead assessor you may find our ISO 9001 audit checklist a useful tool.

If you are still not sure whether ISO 9001 is right for you why not ask your customers what they think? Send them a questionnaire asking for their opinion on quality management. You could try downloading our quality management feedback form to help.
For an initial informal chat and free consultation about opportunities, procedures, training and costs, please contact us.

Many Manchester based organisations have already realised the benefits of Management Systems. We would like to see all Manchester based organisations getting ahead of the game, not just in Manchester but on the world stage.

ISO 9001 Manchester based organisations tend to out perform their none certified competitors as they do throughout the world.

*stage audits are arranged by the organisation with their chosen certification body
**process audits undertaken by internal auditors