ISO certification for small businesses

ISO certification.
Finally simple.

SimplISO is the end-to-end platform that guides your business to ISO certification, without the jargon, the consultancy bills or the mountain of paperwork. Backed by JistQA's data-driven approach.

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Example Company Ltd
ec.simpliso.uk
9001 14001 45001 27001
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Overdue actions
5
Due this month
8
Staff on ER2
Next audit milestone
Stage 1: Dec 2025
Document Store
14 docs  ·  all files present  ·  42 MB
IMS Readiness
78%
ISO 9001
87%
ISO 14001
94%
ISO 45001
72%
ISO 27001
61%
38 ready 9 partial 5 not ready
Last active: today
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Helping small businesses achieve certification in

ISO 9001: Quality
ISO 14001: Environment
ISO 45001: Health & Safety
ISO 27001: Information Security
How it works

From zero to certified.
In four steps.

We've stripped out everything that makes ISO feel complicated. SimplISO guides you through every step and our team is with you the whole way.

01
Tell us about your business

A quick onboarding call with our team. We set up your SimplISO portal, pre-loaded with everything relevant to your industry, size and chosen standard.

02
Follow your personalised roadmap

Your dashboard shows exactly what needs doing, when and by whom. No guesswork, just a clear task list that builds your management system week by week.

03
We review your evidence

Upload your documents, photos and records as you go. Our consultants check everything in the platform and flag anything that needs attention before your audit.

04
Get certified

When you're ready, our trusted certification partner carries out your audit. Because we know what they're looking for, there are no surprises on the day.

What's included

Everything you need.
Nothing more.

SimplISO handles the system. JistQA handles the expertise. Your certification partner handles the audit. You focus on running your business.

Your own IMS portal

A secure, private management system pre-built to your chosen standards, not a blank template you have to figure out from scratch.

Guided task engine

Daily, weekly and annual compliance tasks generated automatically. The system tells you what to do and when and reminds you if something's overdue.

Evidence capture on the go

Take photos during internal audits straight from your phone. All evidence is organised automatically into audit folders, ready for your certification visit.

Consultant review

JistQA reviews your evidence in the platform. You'll know exactly what's accepted, what needs tweaking and what's still with no chasing emails.

Live readiness dashboard

See your certification readiness at a glance. Traffic-light status across every standard so you always know where you stand before the audit date arrives.

End-to-end certification support

Our certification partner works the same way we do. Straightforward, no-nonsense and focused on helping you succeed rather than catching you out.

Why SimplISO

ISO shouldn't be
this hard.

Most small businesses give up on ISO because the traditional route is expensive, confusing and time-consuming. We built SimplISO to change that.

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Built for businesses under 10 people

SimplISO is sized for you, not adapted from an enterprise product that assumes you have a dedicated compliance team.

4
ISO standards, one platform

Quality, Environment, Health & Safety and Information Security. Manage them all in one place or start with just one and add others later.

1
End-to-end partner

From first conversation to certificate on the wall. JistQA and SimplISO handle everything. One point of contact, start to finish.

The standards

Choose the standard
that's right for you.

Not sure which one you need? We'll help you decide. Many clients start with one and build from there.

ISO 9001
Quality Management

The world's most recognised quality standard. Demonstrates to customers that your business consistently delivers and keeps improving. Often required to win contracts or tender for public sector work.

ISO 14001
Environmental Management

Shows your business takes its environmental impact seriously. Increasingly expected by larger clients and public sector buyers. Helps you reduce waste, manage risk and meet legal obligations.

ISO 45001
Health & Safety

The international standard for workplace health and safety management. Protects your people, reduces incidents and demonstrates a professional approach that clients and insurers value.

ISO 27001
Information Security

Proves you take data security seriously. Increasingly required by clients who share sensitive data with you. Strengthens your defences, builds trust and sets you apart from competitors.

Transparent pricing. No hidden extras.

What does ISO certification
actually cost?

Everything you need to know, from your first month on SimplISO to your certificates on the wall. Your monthly fee covers everything from JistQA. The only additional cost is the certification body.

Standards:
UKAS accredited CB
Your SimplISO monthly subscription covers everything from JistQA: the platform, your consultant's time, ongoing monitoring and management review support. A separate consultant internal audit fee applies before your certification visit (£550-£1,150 depending on the number of standards). The only other cost is the certification body fee, paid directly to them. CB fees are indicative estimates. Estimates are marked clearly.
1
Getting to Stage 2: Certification audit
Months 1-8 (3 standards)
£7,134
total to Stage 2
Item What's included Cost
SimplISO monthly subscription
£449/month x 8 months
Covers all JistQA time
 Platform access, IMS setup, consultant monitoring, management review support, document review and pre-audit preparation. Does not include the internal audit visit (shown separately below). £3,592
CB Stage 1 audit
Document review: 3 standards
Estimate
 Certification body reviews your documentation before the site visit. Confirms you're ready to proceed to Stage 2. Required for UKAS-accredited audits. £900
CB audit
Site visit: 3 standards (non-UKAS)
Estimate
 Certification body auditor visits your site. Reviews evidence, walks the site, interviews staff. Certificates issued on successful completion. £1,950
Consultant internal audit
Pre-certification internal audit: 3 standards
JistQA fixed fee
 A full internal audit carried out by your JistQA consultant before your Stage 2 visit. Ensures your system is ready and findings are resolved before the certification body arrives. £950
Total to certification £7,134
Your investment
From nothing to certified: 3 standards
Non-UKAS certification body
One monthly subscription. One CB fee. No day rates, no setup fees, no surprises.
£7,134
total to certification
£449
per month (ongoing)
2
Ongoing: after certification
Year 1 onwards. Annual cycle.
SimplISO subscription
£449/month
Your monthly fee continues, covering ongoing consultant monitoring, management review support and platform access. Your annual internal audit is invoiced separately at the same fixed fee. Everything that keeps your IMS alive and your surveillance audits straightforward.
CB surveillance visits
£1,634/year (est.)
Annual CB surveillance visits (years 1 and 2 after certification). Paid directly to the CB. Note: if one of your 2 standards is ISO 27001, the surveillance fee increases to £1,200 due to the additional controls scope. UKAS figures are indicative guides only — your CB will confirm their schedule of fees. Recertification every 3 years is similar in cost to initial certification.
Year What happens SimplISO fee Internal audit CB fee (est.) Annual total
CB surveillance and recertification fees are estimates only. Your actual CB will confirm their schedule of fees. UKAS-accredited CBs are typically 60-80% more expensive than non-UKAS but carry greater international recognition and are required for some contracts and tenders.
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UKAS vs Non-UKAS: which certification body is right for you?
Both issue genuine ISO certificates. The difference is who accredits the certification body.
Non-UKAS UKAS accredited
Certificate validityGenuine ISO certificate, internationally recognisedGenuine ISO certificate, internationally recognised
Accreditation bodyCB self-accredited or accredited by a non-IAF bodyAccredited by UKAS, the UK's national accreditation body (IAF member)
Required for contractsAccepted by most private sector clientsMay be required for public sector, government or large corporate tenders
CostLower, typically £800-£1,200 per standard for Stage 1+2Higher, typically £1,500-£2,000 per standard for Stage 1+2
Audit rigourGood: experienced auditors, thorough processHigh: UKAS adds additional checks and auditor qualifications
Our recommendationIdeal starting point. Get certified, demonstrate commitment and review requirements as you grow.If you work with or tender for public sector, NHS, MOD or large corporates.

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Let's talk.

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How we compare

What does ISO certification
actually cost elsewhere?

Three routes to ISO certification for a small business. Same outcome. Very different bills.

Route 1
Traditional Consultant
Day-rate model, no platform
£5,000 – £15,000
consultant fees to certification (1 standard)
✕ Day rates of £500–£1,500/day. Most small businesses need 5–15 days to reach certification.
✕ No platform included. Your documents live in email and shared drives.
✕ Ongoing maintenance falls to you once the consultant leaves.
✕ No readiness tracking. You won't know how close you are until the auditor tells you.
~ Highly flexible but costs escalate quickly. Add CB fees and you're looking at £7,000–£18,000+ year one.
Typical year one cost
£7,000 – £18,000+
inc. CB fees. Excludes your own staff time.
Route 2
QMS Platform Only
Software without support
£30 – £500/mo
platform fee per month. Consultant extra.
~ Software helps you organise documents and track tasks but doesn't tell you what to do.
✕ No consultant included. You still need to hire one separately at market day rates.
✕ Setup and implementation fees often add £1,000–£5,000 on top of the monthly rate.
✕ Built for larger teams. Per-user pricing escalates fast for growing businesses.
~ Good tooling but you're on your own, the platform won't catch gaps before your auditor does.
Typical year one cost
£8,000 – £20,000+
platform + consultant + CB fees combined.
Best value
Route 3
SimplISO
Platform plus consultant, one price
From £249/mo
platform and JistQA consultant included.
✓ Platform and consultant bundled. One monthly fee covers everything from JistQA.
✓ Built specifically for businesses under 10 people. Not adapted from enterprise software.
✓ Live readiness dashboard. You always know exactly where you stand before the auditor arrives.
✓ JistQA reviews your evidence before audit day. Gaps get caught by us, not the certification body.
✓ Ongoing compliance tasks generated automatically. Your system stays live after certification.
Typical year one cost (1 standard)
£2,546 – £3,146
subscription + internal audit. CB fees added separately.
The bottom line
Traditional consultancy and standalone QMS platforms typically cost small businesses £7,000–£20,000 in year one once you add consultant fees, setup costs and CB fees. SimplISO bundles the platform and the consultant into a single monthly fee and costs a fraction of that. The only additional cost is your certification body.
See your price
Competitor pricing based on published UK market rates 2026. Traditional consultant day rates sourced from industry surveys (£500–£1,500/day). QMS platform pricing based on published entry-level rates. Your actual costs will vary.
FAQ

Questions we
get asked a lot.

Everything you need to know about SimplISO and ISO certification. Can't find your answer? Drop us a line.

ISO certification is an internationally recognised mark that shows your business meets a specific management standard, whether that's quality, environmental practice, health and safety, or information security. Many larger businesses and public sector organisations now require their suppliers to hold it. Even where it isn't a requirement, it demonstrates professionalism and gives clients confidence in the way you operate.
Most businesses working with SimplISO achieve certification within three to six months. The exact timeline depends on how mature your existing processes are, which standard you're pursuing and how much time you can dedicate each week. Our readiness dashboard gives you a live view of exactly where you stand throughout the process.
Not at all. SimplISO is built specifically for business owners and managers who haven't been through ISO certification before. The platform guides you step by step and our JistQA consultants are on hand to explain anything you're unsure about in plain English with no jargon required.
It depends on your industry and what your clients or contracts require. ISO 9001 (Quality) is the most commonly requested and a good starting point for most businesses. If a client or tender has asked you for a specific standard, that's where to begin. During your free onboarding call, we'll talk through your situation and recommend the right starting point.
Yes. SimplISO is designed to handle multiple standards in one integrated management system. Many of the requirements overlap between standards, so once you have one in place, adding others is more straightforward than starting from scratch. Our Growth, Professional and Complete plans cover two, three, or all four standards respectively.
An independent auditor from our certification partner will visit your business (or conduct the audit remotely) to verify that your management system is working as documented. Because JistQA has reviewed your evidence throughout the process, you'll go into the audit knowing exactly where you stand. There are no surprises on the day if you've followed the SimplISO process.
No. UKAS accreditation is not a legal requirement for ISO certification. While UKAS (the United Kingdom Accreditation Service) is the national accreditation body for the UK, certification issued by non-UKAS bodies is perfectly valid in the vast majority of cases. Many businesses successfully achieve and maintain ISO certification through non-UKAS certification bodies every year. We work with and recommend ISOAssured, a reputable non-UKAS certification body that offers a straightforward, cost-effective audit process well-suited to small and medium-sized businesses. If a specific contract or client does require UKAS-accredited certification, we'll let you know. For most businesses, it simply isn't necessary.
Absolutely. Your SimplISO portal is private and accessible only to your team and assigned JistQA consultants. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. If you're pursuing ISO 27001 (Information Security), you'll already be working to the highest information security standards and SimplISO is designed to model exactly that.
Support varies by plan, but all plans include access to the JistQA team via email. Higher tier plans include fortnightly or weekly consultant check-ins, review of your uploaded evidence, internal audit support and a pre-audit review session before your certification visit. You're never left to figure it out on your own.
Yes. You can upgrade your plan at any time as your business grows or your certification requirements change. If you need to cancel, we ask for 30 days notice. We'd always recommend having a conversation with the team first. In many cases there's a way to adjust your support level rather than stepping away from the process entirely.
ISO certification requires annual surveillance audits and a full recertification every three years, so maintaining your management system is an ongoing responsibility. SimplISO makes this easy. The platform continues to generate your compliance tasks and track your evidence year-round. Many clients stay on a reduced maintenance plan post-certification to keep everything ticking over without the heavy lifting.
Register Interest

30 founding places.
One simple decision.

SimplISO is a brand new platform, purpose-built to make ISO certification genuinely accessible for small and growing businesses. Our existing clients have already made the move and now we're inviting a select group of new businesses to come on board as founding clients.

Founding places remaining
26
of 30 places left
4 places taken so far
Early Bird Offer: Year One only
25% off your first year, locked in from day one.
This offer is available to the first 30 clients to register during our launch year. Lock in your discounted rate now and it applies for your entire first 12 months on the platform.
What you get as a founding client
  • 25% off for your entire first year. Register now and the discount applies from your first invoice through to month 12.
  • Priority onboarding. Founding clients are first in the queue. You won't be waiting in a backlog to get started.
  • No pressure, no commitment. Registering your interest is the first step. We'll talk through your situation and answer your questions before anything is agreed.
Only 26 places remain. Once they're gone, the early bird rate closes and pricing returns to standard.
Lock yours in now.
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