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Thinking about ISO but not sure what to do next?
Book a free 30 Min 1-to-1 ISO Clinic with Ley Hill and DQS on 20–21 January 2026 and get practical advice on:
– Which standard(s) you actually need
– Corrective actions and audit findings
– Leadership buy-in and environmental impacts
– Changes in ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
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At Ley Hill Consultancy Group, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s most trusted consultancy firms, known for our exceptional success rate and outstanding customer satisfaction. For over two decades, we’ve helped organisations of all sizes and sectors improve performance, streamline operations, and meet critical compliance requirements.
Since 2000, we have implemented, audited, and maintained management systems that deliver real-world results, helping organisations achieve measurable improvements against globally recognised frameworks such as ISO and EFQM.
We build and maintain ISO systems tailored to your operations, ensuring smooth certification and audits across quality, environment, security, and service.
We embed sustainability and resilience into operations, using ISO standards to implement practical, credible controls aligned with daily workflows.
We help embed business excellence using EFQM, Lean Six Sigma and CI frameworks, aligning leadership, process and outcomes through practical, friction-free routines.
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Includes a one day, single site gap analysis audit covering up to two ISO standards, plus the provision of a detailed written report
£350*
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Includes an assessment of either ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 against the new requirements in 2026.
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30 minutes session with an experienced Management System Consultant.
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Business Review
One day business improvement review with one of our experienced consultants.
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Our goal is always sustainable improvement, not quick fixes or “papering over the cracks.” We support the full lifecycle of whichever management system is right for your organisation, ensuring it delivers real value.
For ISO implementation, we have a 100% success rate in achieving certification, often within tight timeframes. Whether you’re pursuing ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 45001 (Health & Safety), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), or ISO/IEC 20000-1 (IT Service Management), or looking to integrate multiple ISO standards into one efficient system, we provide end-to-end support. This includes gap analysis, practical process design, Stage 1 & Stage 2 audit preparation, and ongoing internal audit maintenance.
For Business Efficiency and Excellence, we draw on our global EFQM Assessor experience from a team who have led assessments across many sectors, to deliver consultancy support tailored to your organisation.
To help you get started, we offer a free Business Review – a no-obligation assessment to understand where you are and identify opportunities for improvement, whether small-scale or large-scale improvement projects that will deliver real, impactful benefits to your business.
Sustainability is a core requirement for every business, whether environmental or general business sustainability. We offer a range of services to support business continuity from identifying gaps through scenario-based exercises to strengthening environmental preparedness or wider Business Continuity planning. These scenarios are always tailored to your organisation to ensure the real gaps are addressed and your teams know how to respond and adapt.
“We have worked with the Ley Hill team for three years and they are just wonderful. Warm, supportive, flexible, knowledgeable and not afraid to challenge where they see room for improvement. The team has gone above and beyond to support us in a time of change for our organisation and we really value their expertise.”
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We provide consultancy for a wide range of standards including:
We offer a comprehensive, end-to-end consultancy service to help organisations implement ISO standards from the ground up. Our process typically begins with a gap analysis, which often reveals that many organisations already have key elements of an effective management system in place. Where existing practices are working well, we build on them, ensuring continuity while embedding the necessary improvements.
Our approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs, and we’re proud to have a 100% success rate in helping our clients achieve ISO certification.
Beyond initial certification, we provide ongoing support to help maintain and continually improve management systems. The level of post-certification support varies depending on each organisation’s internal capabilities. Our goal is to embed best practices so thoroughly that our involvement naturally reduces over time, leaving clients with a resilient, self-sustaining system.
The timeline for ISO certification depends on your organisation’s size, complexity, and readiness. On average, it takes 3 to 6 months to reach the Stage 1 external audit, which reviews your documentation and preparedness for full certification.
While it is possible to accelerate the process, doing so may limit the real benefits of ISO certification. A rushed approach can prevent your organisation from fully embedding good practices and integrating the management system into daily operations, which is key to long-term success and improvement.
Taking the time to properly implement and internalise the system ensures that ISO certification delivers meaningful value, not just a certificate.
While we cannot guarantee certification (as it’s issued by independent certification bodies), we ensure your organisation is fully prepared and compliant with all requirements. However, we’re proud to have a 100% success rate in helping our clients achieve ISO certification.
Costs depend on the scope, number of locations, and chosen certification body. We provide a detailed quote after an initial gap analysis assessment.
Yes, we offer ongoing support to help organisations maintain their management systems after achieving certification. For many clients, this includes a Maintenance Support Programme at a fixed monthly cost.
As well as covering key elements throughout the certification lifecycle, such as surveillance audit preparation, continuous improvement strategies, and recertification assistance, we’re also available to help with smaller queries that arise, like preparing for updates to standards or interpreting requirements.
Our maintenance support packages offer excellent value for money, especially with a longer sign-up period of three years, aligned with the certification cycle. Packages start from £350 per month for small organisations with a single certification, which equates to around six days of support per year.
ISO certifications are typically valid for three years, with annual surveillance audits. Recertification is required at the end of the cycle.
Yes, we offer customised training sessions for employees at all levels to support the successful implementation and ongoing management of ISO standards. Our training includes:
Internal Auditor Training – equipping staff with the skills to conduct effective internal audits and identify areas for improvement.
Awareness Programmes – helping employees understand the purpose and benefits of ISO standards, and their role in maintaining compliance.
Training can be delivered on-site or remotely, and is always adapted to suit your organisation’s structure, industry, and existing knowledge base. Our goal is to build internal capability and confidence, so your team can manage and sustain your ISO systems effectively.
Absolutely. We specialise in developing Integrated Management Systems (IMS) that streamline compliance across multiple ISO standards, such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001, into a single, cohesive framework.
Thanks to the Annex SL structure, which provides a common high-level framework for all modern ISO management system standards, integration is more straightforward than ever. Annex SL ensures consistency in terminology, structure, and core requirements across standards, making it easier to align processes, reduce duplication, and improve efficiency.
We work closely with organisations to design systems that reflect their unique operations while meeting the requirements of each applicable standard. Whether you’re starting from scratch or building on existing certifications, we ensure your integrated system is practical, scalable, and easy to maintain.
No, we serve a wide range of industries, including: –
No specific software is required. If your organisation uses Microsoft 365, you already have access to SharePoint, which is an excellent tool for document control and management.
SharePoint can support a wide range of ISO-related documentation needs, including:
It’s a system we use effectively ourselves, and we’ve helped many clients set it up to support their ISO management systems. If you’d like help configuring SharePoint to suit your organisation’s needs, get in touch, we’d be happy to support you.
We recommend working exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies or those accredited by internationally recognised authorities such as DAkkS. These organisations uphold rigorous standards and provide independent audits of your management systems.
Examples of trusted certification bodies include NQA, BSI, TÜV Nord, and DQS (accredited by DAkkS).
These bodies do not offer consultancy services, ensuring impartiality and credibility in the certification process. Choosing an accredited certification body is essential, as certificates issued by non-accredited bodies may not be recognised by key stakeholders, including government procurement agencies.
ISO standards provide structured frameworks that help organisations embed sustainability into their operations, align with global goals (UN SDGs), and build long-term resilience. Three key standards that support this are:
A new and emerging standard, ISO 53001 provides a framework for organisations to systematically manage and measure their contributions to the UN SDGs. It encourages innovation strategies that integrate sustainability, enabling organisations to track progress, fulfil compliance obligations, and build trust with stakeholders.
All ISO standards are developed with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in mind, ensuring that certified organisations contribute meaningfully to global sustainability efforts. Adopting these standards helps businesses not only improve internal performance but also demonstrate leadership in responsible and resilient practices.
Sustainability and business continuity are deeply interconnected. A sustainable organisation is more likely to withstand disruptions, whether environmental, economic, or social, because it has built-in resilience and responsible resource management.
By integrating sustainability into continuity planning, organisations can:
This approach not only protects the organisation but also contributes to broader societal and environmental stability.
Business Excellence is a strategic approach to improving organisational performance across all areas – leadership, strategy, operations, and customer satisfaction. It helps organisations deliver consistent value to stakeholders, drive innovation, and achieve sustainable success.
We work with globally recognised frameworks, including:
Each framework is tailored to your organisation’s needs and goals.
The EFQM 2025 Model introduces a future-focused approach to excellence, placing sustainability, technology leadership, and organisational culture at its core. It simplifies recognition processes and supports new work practices like hybrid and remote working, while emphasising stakeholder contribution and long-term performance.
Continuous Improvement is a core principle of business excellence. It involves empowering employees to enhance their work through tools like the PDCA cycle, quality circles, and statistical process control. This leads to better efficiency, motivation, customer satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.
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