Pricing approach
Transparent inputs. Human-reviewed quote.
No call required to get a number. We base every quote on two simple inputs: your team size and the standards you want.
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Initial certification
Stage 1 (document audit) + Stage 2 (process audit). Issued certificate on completion.
- Remote-only auditing
- Multi-standard discounts apply
- Auditor + reviewer included
Surveillance
Year 1 and Year 2 — lighter touch audits to maintain certification.
- Remote-only auditing
- Multi-standard discounts apply
- Auditor + reviewer included
Recertification
Every 3 years — process audit only. Smoother than the initial cycle.
- Remote-only auditing
- Multi-standard discounts apply
- Auditor + reviewer included
Gap Analysis
One-off readiness review of your head office. No certificate — just a clear shortfall report and suggested actions.
- Remote-only auditing
- Multi-standard discounts apply
- Auditor + reviewer included
Price by standard
What each standard costs
One standard, excluding VAT. Pick your team size and number of sites. Your certificate is included in the initial certification price, with no separate issue fee.
| Standard | Initial certification (incl. certificate) | Surveillance (per year) | Recertification (year 3) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ISO 9001 Quality Management | £970 | £325 | £645 | Get quote |
ISO 14001 Environmental Management | £1,455 | £485 | £970 | Get quote |
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety | £1,455 | £485 | £970 | Get quote |
ISO 27001 Information Security | £1,940 | £645 | £1,295 | Get quote |
ISO 50001 Energy Management | £1,455 | £485 | £970 | Get quote |
Initial certification — every team size, 1 site
| Standard | 1–10 staff | 11–45 staff | 46–85 staff | 86–125 staff | 126–250 staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | £970 | £1,455 | £1,940 | £2,425 | £2,910 |
| ISO 14001 | £1,455 | £1,940 | £2,425 | £2,910 | £3,395 |
| ISO 45001 | £1,455 | £1,940 | £2,425 | £2,910 | £3,395 |
| ISO 27001 | £1,940 | £2,910 | £3,880 | £4,850 | £5,820 |
| ISO 50001 | £1,455 | £1,940 | £2,425 | £2,910 | £3,395 |
Over 250 staff or more than 5 sites? Ask for a tailored quote. Combining standards earns a multi-standard discount of up to 32%. Every quote is checked by a reviewer before it's sent.
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What's included in each tier
A side-by-side view of deliverables, portal access, support and the documents you receive.
| Feature | Initial | Surveillance | Recertification | Gap Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit scope | ||||
| Stage 1 — document audit | — | — | — | |
| Stage 2 — process audit | — | |||
| Readiness gap review | — | — | — | |
| Remote-only delivery | ||||
| Multi-standard discounts | — | |||
| Evidence portal | ||||
| Secure evidence workspace | ||||
| Per-file evidence upload limit (transfer reports: 20 MB PDF) | 25 MB | 25 MB | 25 MB | 25 MB |
| Active retention | Full cycle (3 yrs) | Full cycle (3 yrs) | Full cycle (3 yrs) | 12 months |
| Archived evidence retention | 3 yrs after archive | 3 yrs after archive | 3 yrs after archive | 12 months |
| Up to 3 collaborators | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Lead auditor assigned | ||||
| Independent technical reviewer | — | |||
| Email support response | 1 business day | 1 business day | 1 business day | 2 business days |
| Pre-audit briefing call | — | |||
| Documents issued | ||||
| Audit plan PDF | — | |||
| Audit report PDF | — | |||
| Gap analysis report PDF | — | — | — | |
| Accredited certificate (3-year) | — | — | ||
| Receipt / invoice PDFs | ||||
| Re-issue / regenerate PDFs | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
All engagements are quoted individually based on team size and standards. There are no per-document or per-PDF charges.
Free to explore
Get a real price before you spend a penny.
We don't run a free trial because we don't sell software — we deliver accredited audits. But the bit that usually costs you time and a sales call is completely free here.
Free quote builder
Two inputs — team size and the standards you want — and you get a full breakdown of fees, audit days and timeline. No account, no card, no call.
Human-reviewed, no obligation
Every quote is checked by a real auditor before it lands in your inbox. You can sit on it, share it internally, or bin it — there's no follow-up pressure and no charge.
You only pay when you accept
Payment is only requested once you formally accept the quote. That triggers contracting, scheduling and your Stage 1 audit kick-off.
What you get for free — by engagement type
The same rule applies across every engagement: nothing is charged until you formally accept the quote. Here's exactly what that looks like for each type.
Initial certification
- Build a quote (team size + standards)
- Auditor-reviewed quote PDF
- Scope refinement and re-quoting
- Multi-standard discount calculation
- Indicative Stage 1 / Stage 2 timeline
Payment requested
When you accept the quote — payment unlocks contracting, scheduling and Stage 1 kick-off.
Surveillance
- Annual surveillance quote builder
- Auditor-reviewed quote PDF
- Confirmation of remaining audit window
- Re-quote if scope, sites or team size change
Payment requested
When you accept the surveillance quote — payment unlocks scheduling for that year's audit.
Recertification
- Recertification quote builder
- Auditor-reviewed quote PDF
- Pre-audit briefing call to confirm scope
- Re-quote if standards or sites have changed
Payment requested
When you accept the recertification quote — payment unlocks scheduling of the 3-yearly process audit.
Gap Analysis
- Gap analysis quote builder
- Auditor-reviewed quote PDF
- Standard selection guidance
- Re-quote if scope changes
Payment requested
When you accept the quote — payment unlocks the readiness review and gap report delivery.
No card is captured to build, receive or refine a quote. Quotes are valid for 30 days and never auto-convert into a charge.
Free / no-commitment vs paid engagement
A side-by-side view of what's included before you accept a quote and what unlocks once you do.
No account, no card
Unlocked on quote acceptance
If you accept the quote
We countersign the engagement agreement, assign your lead auditor, open your evidence portal and book Stage 1. Payment is requested at this point.
If you do nothing
Your quote stays valid for 30 days, then quietly expires. No charge, no auto-renew, no follow-up pressure. You can re-run the quote builder any time.
If you want changes first
Reply to the quote email or use the builder again. We re-issue a fresh reviewed quote — still free — until the scope is right for you.
What's free, and exactly when you're asked to pay
- 1
Build a quote
FreeFree. Use the quote builder as many times as you like.
- 2
Receive your reviewed quote
FreeFree. A qualified auditor checks the scope and sends you a detailed PDF.
- 3
Ask questions / refine scope
FreeFree. Adjust standards, team size or timing — we'll re-issue the quote.
- 4
Accept the quote
Paid stepPayment is requested at this point. Accepting confirms the engagement and unlocks contracting, scheduling and Stage 1.
- 5
Stage 1 → Stage 2 → Certificate
Paid stepDelivery of the audit you paid for. No surprise charges along the way.
No card required to get a quote.
Start a free quotePayment trigger
When you'll be prompted to pay
The exact step where payment is requested for each engagement type. Nothing before this point costs you anything, and nothing after this point is a surprise.
Initial certification
Surveillance
Recertification
Gap Analysis
Re-issued / amended quotes
Pricing FAQ
Billing, cancellations and what happens next
Straight answers about how you're invoiced, what you can cancel, and where the free quote stops and the paid engagement begins.
Still have a question? Email hello@thecertificationpeople.com.