ISO Consultancy and Quality Management Software Solutions
At Mark 1 we aim to simplify the ISO certification process, streamlining your organisational processes and ultimately saving you valuable time and money.
As well as providing consultancy for a range of standards, Mark 1 provides an efficient, secure and accessible alternative to outdated paper-based quality management systems. Our easy to use, cost-effective QMS Software, the Titan system has provided the platform for UK and international organisations to achieve ISO and other globally-recognised standards.
The Titan System – Quality Management Software
Simplifying the ISO process
Our bespoke business management system, Titan, has been carefully developed to be user-friendly. The implementation of such a system has proven to be one of the most effective ways of achieving UKAS accredited ISO certification.
Titan is a cost-effective, highly accessible quality management system that can help your organisation to create a clear framework for strategic growth and enhance profitability. ISO certification can be achieved using Titan and your own resources or with our guidance.
Quality Standard: ISO 9001
This ISO standard is the most widely-recognised quality management standard across the globe. It applies to all types of organisation and enables you to manage your processes effectively and continually improve the way you operate. ISO 9001 certification shows an organisation’s commitment to providing a product or service that consistently meets its customers’ requirements.
At Mark 1 we will implement, maintain or recover your Quality Management Systems to help you to successfully achieve the latest version of the standard, ISO 9001:2018. Furthermore, we believe in only offering the best and deal exclusively with UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) certified bodies and our consistently professional approach has resulted in 100% success rate for accreditation on the first attempt.
Environmental Standard: ISO 14001
ISO 14001 provides a systematic means of understanding and controlling the impact your organisation has on the environment. Cost savings can be made through improved efficiency and productivity, helping to reduce bills and enhance environmental sustainability.
Information security: ISO 27001
ISO 27001 is a standard that provides the specification for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). It is one of the best known and most popular security standards across the globe.
Health & Safety Standard: ISO 45001
ISO 45001 has emerged as the most internationally-recognised standard for health & safety management systems. The certification demonstrates that an organisation is committed to managing its health & safety risks and preventing potential work-related accidents.
ISO Consultancy
Our team of experienced consultants are on hand to help improve and streamline your organisational processes and simplify the route to UKAS accredited ISO certification. With a tailored approach to meet your requirements, we can work with you to carry out thorough internal audits and management reviews or simply refine your documented procedures.
A flexible approach
You may like the sound of the services we offer and the benefits they provide, but have an internal member (or members) of your team who you would like to be responsible for implementing changes. If this is the case, we can assist them with training and ensure they are empowered to implement our systems on your behalf.
True to our word – We practice what we preach, in our commitment to continuous improvement, working with integrity to be ambassadors of our offering.
For more information on our consultancy service and how it can benefit your organisation please contact 0161 359 4329 / info@mark1systems.com
Remote ISO Consultancy
Over the past months, in these uncertain times, it has become a necessity to role out agile working solutions, for many, at a faster pace than anticipated.
At Mark 1 we have had systems in place for several years that have enabled us to work virtually in most areas. These range from our own bespoke ISO management system ‘Titan‘, a software package developed specifically to aid in the effective management of ISO Systems in a cloud-based manner, to fully embracing other collaborative technologies such as ‘Microsoft Teams’.
Embracing Cloud-based technology
The new normal.
Over the past months we have fully entered into the world of Virtual Internal Auditing, along with conducting remote Strategic Reviews and Management Reviews and have assisted many customers with their Remote ISO assessments alongside different certification bodies (with all parties working remotely). This has been hugely successful, and we are pleased to say that we will be continuing to offer our Remote Consultancy services for the foreseeable future.
We are, however, aware that certain situations dictate that a site visit still needs to be conducted to enable a thorough and comprehensive analysis. This is largely dependent on the type of business you run and the standard you are wishing to achieve. With this in mind, Mark1, continue to offer the best solution for your business needs, whilst continually bearing in mind the current risks associated with Covid19 and your current policies relating to it.
We understand that the transition to remote working won’t have run as smoothly as it did for us and in many cases, just isn’t possible. We are always happy to take any queries you may have, perhaps on how we’ve introduced our solutions to remote working, or in any other aspects surrounding remote Management of your ISO systems.
As always, our Paperless ISO Management System, Titan, is available for a FREE, no obligation trial, so that you can discover how this software could really drive improvements to your business.
For more information on our consultancy service and how it can benefit your organisation please contact 0161 359 4329 / info@mark1systems.com
Investors in People
Investors in People is one of the most recognised and prestigious standards for people management. The standard looks at the way a company leads, supports and manages its people, ultimately leading to a sustained improvement in leadership and increased productivity.
At Mark 1, our specialist IIP Consultant, Martin Loynd, is a registered Associate of Investors in People and will successfully guide you through the process.
The current Investors in People framework looks at the criteria within 3 key areas of your business; Leading, supporting and Improving. The framework has been developed so that it is suitable for all types and sizes of organisation and once you are committed to the Investors in People program your journey to accreditation should cause little disruption.
Empowering your team
By developing individuals within your operation, you will make sure that your workplace is an enjoyable and productive environment in which people feel valued. Further-more with an Investors in People accreditation you will be able to attract the right candidates to your workforce, giving you a competitive edge within your sector.
Many companies look to gain accreditation in both ISO 9001:2015 (The Quality Standard) and Investors in People, often at similar times in their business’s development. If a Good Quality Management System is in place and certification is achieved, for further recognition, both with your customers and staff, the IIP award can really position you as leaders in your field.
For more information on our consultancy services and how it can benefit your organisation please contact 0161 359 4329 / info@mark1systems.com.
Working within the utilities industry and competing with large tier 1 consultancies where ISO accreditations are the norm, WorkFlow Services decided to start the ISO journey to gain ISO 9001 accreditation. After meeting with Mark Nolan and the team and seeing the Titan software in action, WorkFlow were confident that not only could they gain 9001 but also decided to work towards gaining 14001 and 45001 too. Having little knowledge of the requirements at the start of our journey, Mark 1 have enabled us as a company to learn and develop our systems and create an IMS.
WorkFlow Services have now completed their Stage 1 audits for all 3 certifications and are about to go through the stage 2 audits from which they hope to gain official certification next month. This is thanks to Mark 1 and their knowledge and invaluable help along our journey.
Jane Gough - Workflow Services Ltd