Welcome to Acquire Management Systems

As an experienced, dedicated and qualified ISO Lead Auditor, I am here to support businesses through their ISO implementation journey.
My tailored consulting services are designed to meet your specific needs and ensure compliance with international standards. 
I can help take the stress out of compliance.

With 24 years experience in Senior Management and Director roles and 12 years in ISO compliance, I developed a passion for the auditing world. In recent years, I have been conducting 3rd party certification audits across Fire & Security, manufacturing, retail, and various other industries.

Meeting with new clients, I noticed a substantial gap between companies aspiring to comply with standards and their understanding of how to meet these requirements effectively.
In November 2021, I established Acquire Management Systems, dedicated to assisting businesses in obtaining ISO certification. I identified a pressing need for clear guidance on simplifying the compliance process.

With extensive knowledge of ISO standards and guidelines, I offer consultancy services as an experienced Auditor. My expertise encompasses support and guidance for Quality Management (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), and Health & Safety Management (ISO 45001). Moreover, I assist companies in applying for SSIP certifications like Constructionline, CHAS, Safecontractor, and Ecovadis. 

I assist small startups and medium-sized businesses by providing support and guidance to help them attain their certification objectives.

Discover the difference that Acquire Management Systems can make for your business today....

The Benefits of ISO Certification

The Benefits of ISO Certification

The Principles of ISO and the Plan Do Check Act process approach explained.

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The journey to Certification explained

The journey to Certification explained

A guide to the certification process and what to expect

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5 Key Tips for Implementing ISO 9001

5 Key Tips for Implementing ISO 9001

Learn how to successfully implement ISO 9001 in your organization by following these 5 key tips.

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The Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification for Workplace Safety

The Benefits of ISO 45001 Certification for Workplace Safety

Exploring the advantages of implementing ISO 45001 certification for improving workplace safety standards.

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What is a Quality Management System?

What is a Quality Management System?

Understand why a Management System is the framework of any business, and how it can help your business gain certification.

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ISO 14001, The benefits of sustainability

ISO 14001, The benefits of sustainability

With the importance of Climate change on everyone's mind, understand the benefits of ISO 14001 and how you can help your business reduce its environmental impact.

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Gap Analysis

Our 'Gap Analysis' service helps businesses identify areas within their current systems that need development in order to meet the requirements of ISO Certification.

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Business Management Systems

In order to meet the requirements of Plan, Do, Check, Act your business will need established policies and processes.

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Internal Auditing

Providing Internal Auditing for your Management System through an structured Programme.

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Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP's)

Providing administration support and guidance to help your company achieve safety scheme applications. Such as - Safecontractor, CHAS, Constructionline

ISO Quality Management (9001:2015)

ISO 9001 is the international standard for Quality through a structure of policies and procedures to form a Quality Management System (QMS).

ISO Occupational Health & Safety (45001:2018)

ISO 45001 is the international standard for managing Occupational Health & Safety through a Health & Safety Management System (OHS)

ISO Environmental Management (14001:2015)

ISO 14001 is the international standard for managing and reducing Environmental Impact through an Environmental management system (EMS).

Online Training Partnership

I have teamed up with an online training provider to bring essential online courses to my clients. With an extensive library of over 150 high-quality eLearning courses available in 35+ languages, completing workplace Health & Safety, HR or Compliance training will no longer be a chore for your employees. Course access is created on your own portal and you can manage and it allows you to see what courses your teams have completed or have yet to complete. If you are interested in finding out more and receiving a quote, send me your details on the contact page.

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Quality Management System

Use our handy checklist to carry out a basic gap analysis on your current documents and systems. Once you have completed this, email it to me at ndacquire@outlook.com to receive a no obligation quote for ISO Certification.

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ISO Amendment - Helpful Guide for implementation

In February 2024 ISO Standards were updated with an amendment. ISO have added a consideration of Climate Change Addition into over 50 different ISO Standards. Not including this amendment in your management system can result in a potential non-conformity. Download my guide on how to implement this change.

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Nicola Donnelly

Experience

Hi, I'm Nicola Donnelly, Founder of Acquire Management Systems. I am passionate about helping companies move beyond ISO terminology and make the standard work effectively for their business. My journey in ISO began over 12 years ago, and I have since achieved Lead Auditor qualifications in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. I am excited to meet new clients and assist them in achieving certification. When I’m not working as a consultant, I am a mother of two and a wife. I love to travel, hike, explore all things archaeology, and spend quality time with friends and family.

Qualifications

IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety, IRCA Lead Auditor certification ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management, ISOH Managing Safely NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety CPD Risk Assessments

MB3 Technical Services
Dan Kenworthy
     

An excellent service provider, Nicola takes you through the process making everything clear, easy to understand and enjoyable.

Manchester Central
Heather Fitsell
     

Nicola was very prompt, clear and supportive in her communication. In person she helped us to achieve what we were aiming for and to simplify the process that daunted us. We now feel more confident about the task ahead.

UK Industrial Control Systems Limited
Aleksandra Chadwick
     

Very helpful, couldn't do without her.

AC Secure Ltd
Kirsty & Adam Cousens
     

Nicola assisted us gaining our ISO9001 accreditation, she went above and beyond our needs and expectations in order to do this in a very short time frame! Nicola worked with us to tailor ISO to our business, helping us understand and utilize it in the best ways possible. We could not have done it without her.

Outlook Training Ltd
David Thornton
     

Nicola was outstanding and professional in all her undertakings. Went above and beyond our expectations.

Laser Fire & Security
Lucy Campbell
     

Nicola helped us gain ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, she was amazing from start to finish. She helped us understand what we needed and how we could achieve it. She responded super fast to any of our queries we had. Everyone in our company enjoyed working with Nicola and will continue to do so in the future. We would high recommend her services.

  • Saddleworth, England, United Kingdom