Independent Certification Body · London, UK

ISO Certification
for companies that
build trust.

BCERT delivers internationally recognised ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications — with an international team of auditors and a fully digital audit process.

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Conformant toISO/IEC 17021-1
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MemberUK Cyber Security Council
MemberCREST
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RegisteredEngland & Wales
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Our Audit & Certification Portfolio

Independent audit services
across every framework.

ISO certification, data protection, cyber security, and regulatory compliance — all delivered as independent audit services.

ISO Management System Certification
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management
Certification of QMS for consistent product/service delivery
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Information Security
Certification of ISMS for data protection and risk management
ISO 42001 · Coming
AI Management
Certification for responsible AI governance
ISO 22301 · Coming
Business Continuity
Certification of BCMS for operational resilience
Data Protection & Privacy Audits
EU Regulation
GDPR Audit
General Data Protection Regulation compliance assessment
UAE Federal Law
UAE PDPL
Personal Data Protection Law assessment
US Healthcare
HIPAA Audit
Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules
Brazil / Canada
LGPD · PIPEDA
Regional data protection compliance audits
Cyber Security & Assurance
AICPA
SOC 2 Readiness
Trust Service Criteria gap assessment
UK Government
Cyber Essentials
CE Basic & CE Plus certification
HITRUST
HITRUST Readiness
CSF gap assessment for healthcare
UK Scheme
Cyber Certification
NCSC-aligned cyber security audit
Regulatory Compliance
EU Regulation
EU AI Act
High-risk AI conformity assessment
EU Directive
NIS2
Cyber security risk management audit
EU Regulation
DORA
Digital operational resilience for finance
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Beyond ISO Certification

Compliance & Regulatory
Audit Services.

In addition to ISO certification, BCERT provides independent audit services against major compliance frameworks. We audit — we never consult.

Data Protection & Privacy
EU Regulation
GDPR Audit
Independent assessment of compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation across all processing activities.
Audit Service
UAE Federal Law
UAE PDPL Audit
Assessment against the UAE Personal Data Protection Law for organisations operating in the Emirates.
Audit Service
Brazil
LGPD Audit
Compliance audit against Brazil's Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados for data controllers and processors.
Audit Service
Canada
PIPEDA Audit
Assessment against Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.
Audit Service
Cyber Security & IT Governance
AICPA
SOC 2 Readiness Audit
Gap assessment against SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria — Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, Privacy.
Gap Analysis
UK Government
Cyber Essentials / Plus
Assessment and certification under the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus schemes.
Audit Service
UK Scheme
UK Cyber Certification
Independent audit of cyber security controls aligned with UK national standards and NCSC guidance.
Audit Service
HITRUST Alliance
HITRUST Readiness
Gap assessment against HITRUST CSF for healthcare and life sciences organisations managing sensitive data.
Gap Analysis
Regulatory Frameworks
EU Regulation
EU AI Act Audit
Conformity assessment for high-risk AI systems under the European AI Act — risk classification, documentation, and governance review.
Audit Service
EU Directive
NIS2 Directive
Audit of cyber security risk management measures and incident reporting obligations under the EU NIS2 Directive.
Audit Service
EU Regulation
DORA
Digital Operational Resilience Act — audit of ICT risk management, incident reporting, and third-party oversight for financial entities.
Audit Service
US Healthcare
HIPAA Audit
Independent assessment of compliance with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules for covered entities.
Audit Service
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BCERT is an independent audit company. We do not provide consultancy, implementation, or advisory services — this separation ensures complete impartiality in every engagement, as required by ISO/IEC 17021-1.

Why BCERT

One audit partner.
Every framework.

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Independent Audit Company

BCERT is a dedicated audit firm — not a consultancy. We provide independent third-party assessments across ISO standards, data protection, cyber security, and regulatory compliance.

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International Coverage

Auditors operating across UK, EU, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Deep expertise in GDPR, UAE PDPL, NIS2, DORA, and regional regulations.

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Cyber & Privacy Specialist

From ISO 27001 certification to SOC 2 readiness, Cyber Essentials, HIPAA, and EU AI Act — we audit the frameworks that protect your data and systems.

Fast & Transparent

Fixed-fee quotes within 24 hours. No hidden costs. All audit durations calculated per IAF MD 5 with full transparency.

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Remote & cloud audits
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How It Works

Certification in
4 clear steps.

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Scoping & Quote

Free consultation to define scope and issue a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.

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Stage 1 Audit

Documentation review to assess readiness and identify gaps before on-site audit.

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Stage 2 Audit

On-site assessment verifying your management system meets the standard's requirements.

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Certification

Certificate issued, registered on our public directory and valid for 3 years.

ISO/IEC 17021-1 Conformance

How we ensure trust.

BCERT operates in full conformance with ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 — the international standard that defines requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems.

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Impartiality (Clause 4.2)

We maintain strict separation between certification and consultancy. An independent Impartiality Committee oversees all operations. Read our statement →

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Competence (Clause 7)

All auditors are qualified to IRCA/CQI standards, with verified sector-specific expertise. Competence is assessed before every assignment and monitored continuously.

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Audit Process (Clause 9)

Two-stage initial audits, annual surveillance, and 3-year recertification. Audit duration calculated per IAF MD 5.

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Certification Decisions (Clause 9.5)

Decisions are made by qualified personnel who did not conduct the audit — ensuring independent, objective review of every certification.

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Complaints & Appeals (Clause 9.8)

Formal process for handling complaints and appeals, managed by personnel not involved in the original activity. Submit online →

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Public Registry (Clause 8.1)

All issued certificates and audit reports are publicly accessible and verifiable through our verification portal.

Full standard: ISO/IEC 17021-1:2015 on iso.org ↗

Who Needs What

Find the right standard
for your industry.

Click an industry to see which certifications matter most — and why.

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IT & SaaS
Enterprise clients require ISO 27001 for data protection. ISO 9001 demonstrates service delivery maturity. Together they cover SOC 2 alignment and unlock enterprise sales.
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Financial Services
FCA and PRA regulated firms need robust risk management. ISO 27001 protects client data, ISO 9001 ensures operational consistency across compliance processes.
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Healthcare
Patient safety and CQC alignment demand quality management. NHS supply chain contracts increasingly require ISO 9001. ISO 27001 protects patient data.
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Legal & Consulting
Client confidentiality is paramount. ISO 27001 protects sensitive case data and communications. ISO 9001 ensures consistent service delivery and professional standards.
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Manufacturing
ISO 9001 is the global baseline for manufacturing quality. Required for most supply chain qualifications, export contracts, and demonstrates process control maturity.
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Government & Public Sector
G-Cloud, Crown Commercial Service, and public procurement frameworks require both standards. ISO 27001 aligns with Cyber Essentials Plus requirements.
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Education
Student data protection under GDPR, institutional governance, and quality of educational delivery. ISO 9001 for process quality, ISO 27001 for data security.
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MSP / IT Services
Managed service contracts demand proof of security controls. Client SLAs require quality management. Both standards are table stakes for winning enterprise IT business.
ISO 9001ISO 27001 Essential
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Our Standards

ISO 9001 & ISO 27001 explained.

9001
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems

ISO 9001 is the world's most widely used management system standard. It provides a framework for consistent quality in products and services, helping organisations meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.

Key areas: Customer focus · Leadership · Process approach · Evidence-based decisions · Continual improvement · Risk-based thinking
Best for: Service companies, professional services, healthcare, education, manufacturing — any organisation that wants to demonstrate consistent quality delivery.
Apply for ISO 9001 → | Buy standard on iso.org ↗
27001
ISO/IEC 27001:2022
Information Security Management

ISO 27001 is the international standard for managing information security. It helps organisations protect confidentiality, integrity and availability of information through a systematic risk management approach.

Key areas: Risk assessment · Access control · Cryptography · Physical security · Incident management · Business continuity · Supplier relationships
Best for: IT companies, SaaS providers, fintech, legal firms, MSPs, data centres — any organisation handling sensitive client or business data.
Apply for ISO 27001 → | Buy standard on iso.org ↗
Standards Roadmap

Growing our scope.

We are actively expanding our certification portfolio. The following standards are planned for accreditation in 2026–2027.

42001
AI Management
ISO/IEC 42001:2023
Q3 2026
22301
Business Continuity
ISO 22301:2019
Q4 2026
14001
Environmental
ISO 14001:2015
Q1 2027
45001
Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018
Q2 2027

Interested in a standard not listed? Contact us to discuss.

Careers

Become a BCERT Auditor.

We're looking for experienced auditors to join our international panel. If you hold IRCA or equivalent lead auditor certification and have sector expertise, we'd like to hear from you.

Currently recruiting for:
· ISO 9001 Lead Auditors (QMS)
· ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditors (ISMS)
· Technical Experts — IT, Finance, Healthcare sectors
Apply to Join Our Panel →

Flexible Assignments

Work remotely or on-site. Choose assignments that match your expertise and availability.

Competitive Rates

Per-day compensation benchmarked to UK certification body market rates.

Growing CB

Join a modern certification body with a digital-first approach and expanding international scope.

Start your certification today.

Talk to our team — no obligation, no jargon. Get a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.

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