In many organisations, especially those in the public sector, UKAS accredited ISO 9001 is either a mandatory requirement or an important success criterion in the supplier selection process. PCG ISO 9001 takes an unprecedented cross-sector approach and should be applicable to almost all PCG members businesses.
PCG ISO 9001 is designed to suit small businesses and incorporates a tailored process to take your organisation through to UKAS accredited certification to ISO 9001.
It comprises:
- UKAS accredited certification to ISO 9001
- A stringent code of ethics relevant to small businesses
- A comprehensive support environment.
ISO9001 certification could open doors for your business and give you access to lucrative public sector projects.
PCG ISO 9001 includes all the mandatory components required to achieve certification, including training, electronic quality management system (EQMS) and internal and certification audit. It was originally designed specifically for PCG members' companies, many of which comprise one or two fee-earners charging for time, skills, knowledge and experience. This has now been expanded to include small consultancies with 4-10 employees.
The Quality Management System (QMS) is web-based and provides an environment and structured processes for:
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Servicing existing clients
- Acquiring new clients
- Continual business development
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Compliance
- Storage of and access to all relevant business documents
- Complete course notes and a User Guide
- A fully supported web site with forums specifically for ISO9001
- A one day course
- Experienced mentors to give advice on quality matters as you go
- The mandatory Internal Audit
- The mandatory Certification Audit
- A fully-hosted Electronic Quality Management System (EQMS) and technical support throughout
- The infrastructure to support all these elements
The PCG ISO 9001 scheme allows both clients and freelance businesses to operate in a more professional manner by highlighting businesses of the highest integrity. Certification should open doors previously closed to small consultancies, particularly in the growing public sector. This enables them to stand out during the routine selection processes of agencies and clients, given them the chance to demonstrate that their organisations are run effectively and honestly, and establishing rigorous business processes to deliver greater efficiency and facilitate growth.
PCG believes that ISO9001 certification through the PCG ISO 9001 scheme will help the brightest and best independent consultants to compete on a level playing field for public sector projects, and offer them an excellent opportunity to differentiate their own businesses from those of their competitors. PCG and its partners will actively promote the scheme in the wider business community to ensure maximum awareness.
To apply for PCG ISO 9001 Application Form 1-3 fee-earners click here.
To apply for PCG ISO 9001 Application Form 4-10 employees click here
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