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ISO 22301 Certification – Business Continuity Consultancy (BCMS)

Business continuity experts with 100% ISO 22301 pass rate

AvISO strengthens resilience with an award‑winning consultancy team and a 100% ISO 22301 certification pass rate. We develop realistic BIAs, recovery structures and response plans tailored to your operations. With ISOvA Toolbox, scenarios, actions and audit evidence remain organised, making certification and ongoing readiness straightforward.

AvISO structures your ISO 22301 system around business impact analysis, recovery strategies and exercised plans. We focus on identifying time‑critical activities, setting recovery time objectives, defining dependencies and testing arrangements through realistic scenarios. The ISOvA Toolbox supports plan control, action tracking and post‑exercise evidence, helping you sustain readiness and a credible, well‑maintained BCMS.

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What our clients say

“We didn’t realise how many gaps we had in our continuity planning until AvISO mapped it all out. Their consultants were focused, fast, and practical. When our audit came, the system stood up to real scrutiny.”

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How AvISO supports ISO 22301 implementation

We guide you through the full certification process with a tailored approach that fits your operations, risks, and stakeholder needs:

Gap analysis and continuity maturity review
BCMS design, policy development, and business impact analysis
Risk assessment, recovery strategy development, and documentation
Internal audits and certification preparation
Post-certification support and system maintenance

With 1,000+ client audits supported annually, we know how to deliver systems that auditors respect and your team can manage.

Common ISO 22301 challenges — and how we solve them

Organisations often struggle with:

Unclear recovery priorities or dependencies
Generic or outdated continuity plans
Lack of ownership across departments
Stress or confusion around audit evidence

We solve these by clarifying roles, mapping critical operations, and delivering systems that work in practice — not just on paper. ISOvA supports evidence control, version management, and testing schedules to make business continuity live and active.

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Whether you're building a BCMS from scratch or upgrading a current plan, AvISO helps you implement a system that protects your business and builds trust.

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ISO 22301 services from AvISO

Our services cover the full lifecycle of ISO 22301 — from implementation through to continual improvement. Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing system, we deliver strategic and operational support.

Expert guidance and project delivery

A dedicated consultant to lead your project with continuity expertise
Flexible delivery aligned to your resources, risks, and audit timeline
Clear timelines and responsibilities to keep things moving
Help with selecting or switching UKAS-accredited certification bodies

System design and documentation

Bespoke BCMS frameworks tailored to your organisation’s critical operations
Business impact assessments and risk analysis linked to real threats
Recovery strategies, response plans, and continuity objectives
Legal Register to track regulatory and contractual continuity obligations
Documented communication protocols and testing procedures
Full ISO 22301 clause coverage mapped through ISOvA

Training and team engagement

Practical training on business continuity concepts, roles, and testing
Leadership engagement workshops to align top management with the standard
Support in building a continuity culture and testing schedule
ISOvA system training to give staff visibility and control over key activities

Internal audits and certification support

Internal audits and reviews of continuity plans, risks, and controls
Mock audits to identify weak points before external certification
Evidence review and gap closure planning
Retained support after certification to maintain system maturity
Fixed-cost model with no charge for unused consultancy days

ISOvA for digital BCMS management

Free access to ISOvA Toolbox for your first project
Centralised tracking of BIA outputs, recovery plans, and reviews
Schedule-driven updates for document review, test exercises, and audits
Visibility of roles, response actions, and improvement records

ISOvA ensures your continuity system is operational, traceable, and always up to date.

Integrated ISO 22301 systems for long-term value

ISO 22301 often works best as part of a broader risk and resilience strategy. We help you integrate business continuity with related standards to create a joined-up management system.

Typical integrations include:

ISO 27001 – Information security management
Align continuity and cybersecurity planning to protect digital operations and ensure data recovery processes are tested and secure.
ISO 9001 – Quality management
Link product or service quality with continuity planning to protect delivery promises, particularly in regulated or contractual environments.
ISO 45001 – Occupational health and safety
Ensure continuity strategies account for safe evacuations, emergency response, and workforce wellbeing during disruption.
ISO 14001 – Environmental management
Embed resilience into sustainability plans by identifying environmental risks that may disrupt operations.
ISO 31000 – Risk management
Build a shared understanding of threats and responses across the organisation, using common registers and control tracking.

AvISO ensures each standard reinforces the others — and with ISOvA, you can manage and monitor them all in one place.

AvISO ISO 22301 How To Guide:

Our ISO 22301 How to guide helps organisations develop a Business Continuity Management System aligned with ISO 22301. The guides explain how to understand context, conduct a Business Impact Analysis, manage continuity risks, develop response plans and test recovery procedures. With clear steps and practical examples, they support organisations in strengthening resilience and achieving ISO 22301 certification.

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ISOvA: your digital BCMS

ISOvA is AvISO’s Microsoft 365-based compliance platform. It provides a secure, auditable environment for your ISO 22301 system.

With ISOvA, you can:

Centralise and version-control your continuity documents and plans
Track scheduled exercises, recovery time objectives, and test outcomes
Monitor corrective actions and audit readiness
Maintain a live Legal Register and system dashboard
Simplify updates and responsibilities across all roles

Business continuity systems are living frameworks. Paper files and spreadsheets quickly become outdated or fragmented. ISOvA keeps your BCMS aligned, visible, and ready — even under pressure.

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Why choose AvISO for ISO 22301?

Approved by and working closely with all major UKAS-accredited certification bodies
Over 1,000 client audits supported every year
Consultants with real-world crisis and continuity planning experience
Trusted by critical infrastructure providers, public sector organisations, and national suppliers
ISOvA platform included free with your first project (worth £240/month)
Practical, jargon-free support focused on outcomes
Flexible, fixed-cost pricing model

Talk to us about ISO 22301 certification

Let’s explore how we can help your team — from gap analysis to digital integration.
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ISO 22301 FAQs

Most frequently asked questions

What is ISO 22301?

It’s the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems. It helps organisations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption.

Who needs ISO 22301 certification?

Organisations that provide critical services, face regulatory pressure, or need to demonstrate resilience to clients — including logistics, healthcare, energy, and finance.

What does a BCMS cover?

It includes impact assessments, risk evaluations, response plans, recovery strategies, testing, reviews, and communication processes.

How long does ISO 22301 certification take?

Typically 3–6 months depending on your existing systems and the complexity of your operations.

Can ISO 22301 be integrated with other ISO standards?

Yes. It follows the Annex SL structure, which means it’s designed to align with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and others.

Do we need to test our continuity plan before certification?

Yes. Evidence of testing and review is required. We support you with scenario planning, exercises, and result documentation.

Do we need to hire a business continuity manager?

Not necessarily. We can help upskill existing staff or provide ongoing support post-certification.

Will you support us during the certification audit?

Yes. We provide audit prep, documentation review, and attendance — remotely or onsite.

Can ISO 22301 help with contracts or tenders?

Definitely. Many supply chains and frameworks now require evidence of business continuity planning and certification.

What if we already have a plan but it’s outdated?

We’ll review what you have, identify gaps, and help bring your system up to ISO 22301 standards.

What’s the difference between ISO 22301 and ISO 27001?

ISO 22301 focuses on operational resilience. ISO 27001 focuses on information security. They often work together to protect both systems and data.

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