ISO 9001:2026 Transition Consulting (Remote)
By Ishan Maharaj, Founder and Principal Consultant. Last reviewed 6 November 2026.
Short answer: ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026. Under the Global ACI transition rules (TECH-3-TR, issued 4 September 2026), no new ISO 9001:2015 certifications can be issued after 31 March 2028, and every ISO 9001:2015 certificate stops being valid on 30 September 2029. Confirm your own audit dates with your certification body. We help remotely in three ways: a fixed-price $1,950 gap assessment that shows exactly what to change, a $2,250 internal audit day against the 2026 edition before your transition audit, or a done-with-you transition, quoted as a fixed price after a free scoping call, that covers both and the document updates in between.
Who this is for
- Companies certified to ISO 9001:2015 that want the transition planned and finished without a long consulting project.
- Quality managers who own the transition alongside a day job and want a second pair of eyes before the auditor arrives.
- Teams that bought our Transition Toolkit and want an expert to review their completed records.
Packages
Fixed prices are for organisations of up to 50 people on one site; larger organisations are quoted after a free scoping call. The work is led by founder and principal consultant Ishan Maharaj, with associate consultant Jacques Fauré.
1. Transition gap assessment ($1,950, fixed price)
We review your current QMS documents and interview key people by video against every changed area of ISO 9001:2026: climate change relevance in context, interested party requirements, quality culture and ethical behavior, separate risks and opportunities, planning of changes, awareness and the other updates. You get a scored gap report, a prioritized action list and a transition plan with dates, followed by a 60-minute readout call. Typical duration is about two weeks.
2. Remote internal audit day ($2,250, fixed price)
An independent remote internal audit against ISO 9001:2026 before your certification body's transition audit. It covers the changed clauses in depth and samples the rest of the system across up to six processes. You get an audit plan, opening and closing meetings, and a written report with graded findings and the evidence you need for your management review, within five business days.
3. Done-with-you transition (fixed quote after a free scoping call)
Gap assessment, transition plan, guided updates to your context, risk and opportunity, change management, culture and awareness records, an awareness session for staff, the transition internal audit and management review preparation. Our ISO 9001:2026 Transition Toolkit is included, so your team keeps editable versions of every document. The final price is fixed in your proposal.
Already updated your documents yourself, with our templates or with AI? A fixed-price document review ($349 for up to 5 documents) checks them before the audit. If you buy the done-with-you transition within 60 days of a gap assessment, half the gap assessment fee is credited against it.
How it works
- Send the enquiry form below. We reply within one business day.
- Free 30-minute scoping call by video.
- Written proposal with fixed scope, deliverables, dates and price.
- Remote delivery through video sessions and shared documents, with a written report at each stage.
Prefer to do it yourself?
Most certified companies can transition in-house. Start with the free ISO 9001:2026 transition checklist, read the transition guide, or use the Gap Analysis Workbook. Book a consultant only for the parts where you want independent eyes.
Good to know
- We are not a certification body. Your certification body carries out the transition audit and decides on certification.
- Work is remote by default. On-site support can be arranged for larger engagements.
- You need your own copy of ISO 9001:2026. We do not reproduce the standard.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need a consultant for the ISO 9001:2026 transition?
Often not. Organizations certified to ISO 9001:2015 keep the same clause structure, and the new requirements are limited, so many quality managers transition in-house with templates. A consultant helps when time is short, nobody owns the QMS, or you want an independent check before the transition audit.
What does an ISO 9001:2026 gap assessment include?
A review of your current QMS documents and short video interviews against every changed area of ISO 9001:2026, followed by a scored gap report, a prioritized action list and a dated transition plan. It usually takes about two weeks and costs a fixed $1,950 for up to 50 people on one site.
When is the ISO 9001:2026 transition deadline?
ISO 9001:2026 was published on 16 September 2026 and the transition period is three years, to September 2029. Your certification body sets the date of your transition audit, usually alongside a surveillance or recertification audit.
Can you audit us against ISO 9001:2026 before the transition audit?
Yes. The remote internal audit day covers the changed requirements in depth and samples the rest of the system across up to six processes. You receive an audit plan, a written report with graded findings and evidence for your management review. It costs a fixed $2,250.
Does hiring a consultant guarantee we pass the transition audit?
No. Your certification body decides on certification based on its own audit. Consulting reduces the risk of findings by checking your system and evidence beforehand, but no consultant can guarantee an outcome.
Tell us what you need
Send a short description of your situation. We reply by email within one business day and suggest a time for a free 30-minute scoping call.