Certifications

Our services are underpinned by internationally recognised quality management, environmental and security standards.

We have strong project management skills and use PRINCE 2 Practitioner methodology.

Our values are Tenacity, Togetherness, Integrity, Curious and Challenging.

We have the following standards:

• Quality BS EN ISO 9001:2015 - NQA Certificate No: 173037
• Environment BS EN ISO 14001:2015 - NQA Certificate No: 173038
• IT Service Management ISO/IEC 20000-1: 2018 - NQA Certificate No: 48571
• Information Security ISO/IEC 27001:2013 - NQA Certificate No: 173034
• Energy Management ISO 50001:2018 - NQA Certificate No: 177667
• Occupational Health and Safety Management ISO 45001:2018 - NQA Certificate No: 173039
• Evidential Weight & Legal Admissibility of Electronic Information BS 10008: 2014 - BSI Certificate No: EIMS_580798
• Business Continuity Management BS EN ISO 22301:2019 - NQA Certificate No: 173013
• Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement
• Equality and Diversity Policy Statement

We are Cyber Essentials Plus certified. Government-backed, the Cyber Essentials Scheme helps satisfy prospective clients that they can depend on us to have effective cyber security measures in place.

CDS is now fully accredited to the Hellios Financial Services Qualification System (FSQS). 
FSQS suppliers agree on a single standard for third and fourth-party data assurance in compliance with Government regulation policies. The system is a secure assurance information platform that reduces rigorous due diligence efforts and lengthy procurement timeframes.

Following our pledge to be carbon neutral by 2050 and to half our emissions by 2030, we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions yearly and to support us in this commitment, we have achieved Planet Mark certification each year since 2020, view our latest certificate here: Planet Mark Year 4.

The Planet Mark Business Certification is an internationally recognised sustainability certification for business acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals. 

CDS is proud to be a certified Disability Confident Committed Employer dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process whilst offering continued support to our employees. 

Disability Confident is a government scheme that encourages and supports organisations on their disability inclusion journey – promoting workplace equality and helping secure talented individuals in fulfilling roles. 

Our certification allows us access to expert knowledge and guidance to continue to learn about and understand disability, helping us deliver the best opportunities for individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions while maintaining and developing an inclusive environment. 

CDS is now fully registered on the JOSCAR supplier accreditation register. JOSCAR is the accreditation and compliance system for the defence aerospace sectors including prime contractors, civil aviation and security. It indicates that CDS has gone through the process required to demonstrate its commitment and credentials to the industry.

CDS becomes first in EMEA to achieve Cloudflare’s Authorised Service Delivery Partner (ASDP) status

CDS has secured the coveted accreditation as a Cloudflare Authorised Service Delivery Partner (ASDP). We're the first organisation in the EMEA region to achieve this status!

In January 2023, content delivery network provider Cloudflare unveiled its ASDP partnership programme. The team describes its partners, like CDS, as those who “meet high standards of professional services delivery on Cloudflare One”.

CDS now benefits from exclusive perks, including access to named Cloudflare One service delivery managers and partner incentive funds. With this official backing, we can continue to help the UK’s largest organisations get the best value from their chosen technology.

CDS has already made incredible strides since being made partners in 2020. The team has applied Cloudflare’s resources and funds to projects in both the public and private sectors, securing long-term business continuity.

With a three-pronged approach of cyber security, resilience, and Zero Trust models, we continue to help our clients solve modern-day digital challenges.