Public sector

Case Studies: large regulated government body, said business school, cranfield university

Our experience with the Public Sector

AvISO is experienced in working with organisations in the Public Sector, providing reliable and exceptional service, and helping implement a wide range of ISO standards. The team at AvISO have also helped maintain, add value, and rectify existing systems in place, as well as helping increase the scope of existing systems with different standards and increasing activities under those scopes. Our consultants have extensive experience working with these organisations and look forward to continuing a long-standing relationship with these organisations for years to come.

Why are ISO Standards important in the Public Sector?

ISO standards are important to Public Sector Organisations, but how exactly do they fit into the picture?

In the public sector, ISO standards can be used to ensure that all your contracts, procedures, policies and practices are suitable for use in business. The standards will help you to reduce costs, improve service delivery and encourage innovation.

Standards are a great way to check that your business is meeting the expectations of the public. They make sure that everything you do is in line with the business needs and are often used as a benchmark for others to use.

• ‍ISO 9001: ISO 9001 certification is a tool the public sector can use to measure its performance and improve service delivery. It can enhance organizational effectiveness, promote higher-quality product or service delivery and allow you to measure specific changes over time.‍
• ISO 27001: A standard for information security management systems (ISMS) that helps organisations manage their risks related to IT security threats. It's important because it helps you identify potential vulnerabilities before they become problems.‍
• ISO 14001 (EMS): provides guidance and practical tools to identify and control the institution’s environmental impact and ensure compliance against environmental legislation.‍
• ISO 45001 (HSMS): Helps companies identify and eliminate hazards in their workplaces. The standard encourages employers to create a culture of safety and responsibility by providing guidance on how to plan, manage, monitor, and review occupational health and safety management systems.

What challenges does the Public Sector face, and what are the solutions?

The public sector faces many challenges, both internally and externally. One of the biggest challenges is to balance the need for transparency and accountability with increasing demands for efficiency, effectiveness and quality delivery of services. ISO standards can help manage these challenges by providing a common language across government departments that focus on quality systems rather than just compliance with rules or processes.

These challenges can be overcome with proper training, full support from upper management and dedicated resources. The key is ensuring that quality assurance should not be an afterthought but a way of life - something we practice daily.‍

How can we help?

AvISO’s Public Sector ISO consultants work across a diverse range of industries with organisations ranging in size from sole traders to multinationals and are aware of the need to find a solution that fits the individual organisation. AvISO has experience with a wide selection of iso standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 27001, enabling us to offer tried and tested advice on implementation and integration with a 100% success rate of achieving UKAS-accredited certification.

Case Studies: large regulated government body, said business school, cranfield university‍‍‍‍