Accreditation Growth UKAS is actively expanding accreditation activities for new standards including ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Certification and ISO 18295-1 customer contact centres, signaling opportunities to partner on certification programs and related training services for technology-enabled sectors.

Strategic Partnerships Recent collaborations with UNDP, Human Tissue Authority, NHS-linked initiatives, and industry societies indicate a pattern of joint programs that open doors to cross-sell advisory, compliance, and audit services to public sector and regulated industries.

Digital Identity Demand UKAS launched a pilot assessment for Digital Identity assurance under the Digital Identity and Attributes Framework, presenting a market entry point for cybersecurity, identity verification, and trust services for enterprises adopting digital transformation.

Industry Coverage Active involvement across healthcare diagnostics, nuclear medicine, and general safety/quality ecosystems suggests opportunities to offer tailored accreditation services, training, and standard development consulting to specialized providers.

Global Confidence As a leading accreditation body underpinning value chains and international trade, there is a clear demand for scalable accreditation programs, ecosystem partnerships, and ongoing assurance services for clients expanding into new markets and supply chains.