Welcome to the quarterly 'network' newsletter from System Certification Services, providing an update on SCS certification activities and other important developments in the certification industry.

We are pleased to announce that SCS has become part of ISOQAR.

 

This marks an exciting milestone in the development of our business and brings together two organisations that share a commitment to quality, professionalism and outstanding customer service.

 

Since our founding, SCS has been built on trusted relationships, technical expertise and a genuine desire to help our customers succeed. As part of ISOQAR, our customers gain the backing of a long-established certification body.

ISO 9001:2026 has now been published, marking the latest update to the international standard for Quality Management Systems.

 

For organisations currently certified to ISO 9001:2015, this is an important development. While many of the updates relate to grammar, layout, explanatory notes and clarification of existing requirements, there are areas where organisations will need to pay closer attention as they begin reviewing their Quality Management System.

 

At SCS, we have reviewed the published changes and will be supporting clients through the transition with clear, practical guidance.

SCS is pleased to confirm the extension of our UKAS-accredited scope to include education and training.

 

This is an important development for SCS, strengthening our ability to provide UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 certification to organisations operating within the education and training sector.

 

We would like to thank Next Level Impact for their support throughout the witnessed audit process. Their involvement helped demonstrate the professional, rigorous and practical approach we take to certification, while also recognising the value of independently accredited certification within education and training provision.

 

For education and training organisations, ISO 9001 certification can support quality assurance, consistency, learner experience, service delivery and continual improvement.

 

Speak to SCS about ISO 9001 certification for education and training providers.

SCS was pleased to attend the BITA Liverpool Networking Lunch at Anfield in September, where Tony joined the stage for a Q&A session on ISO certification.

 

During the discussion, Tony shared practical insight into recent and upcoming changes to key standards, including ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, and what these developments mean for organisations reviewing their management systems.

 

The event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with businesses, consultants and professionals from across the region, while discussing certification, transition planning and the role of accredited management systems.

SCS was proud to sponsor the Education Project of the Year Award at the CEF Awards.

 

We would like to congratulate Glasgiven Contracts, winners of this year’s Education Project of the Year Award.

 

This category recognises projects that make a meaningful contribution to learning, development and future generations, and we were pleased to support an award that reflects the importance of quality, professionalism and long-term value within the construction sector.

 

Well done to Glasgiven Contracts and to all of this year’s finalists.

Marked each year on 14 October, World Standards Day recognises the collaborative work of experts across the world who help develop International Standards.

 

For 2026, ISO is highlighting the role of standards in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals, with a particular focus on SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. International Standards help turn global ambitions into practical systems that support safety, efficiency, resilience and continual improvement.

 

At SCS, we see the value of standards every day through the organisations we work with.