Integrity
Procurement and bribery risk.
How we help: ISO 37001 anti-bribery and ISO 37301 compliance management.
Industry
Government & Public Sector
Public bodies and state-owned enterprises are accountable for integrity, continuity of services and protection of citizens' data. We build management systems that make that accountability visible and stand up to audit.
Challenges we solve
Pressures on public bodies
Integrity, continuity and data protection are judged by citizens, auditors and legislators.
Citizen data
Security and privacy of public data.
How we help: ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701.
Continuity of services
Disruption to essential public services.
How we help: ISO 22301 continuity plans and exercises.
Service quality
Consistent, measurable public services.
How we help: ISO 9001 for service delivery.
Records and accountability
Reliable records for audit and transparency.
How we help: ISO 30301 records management.
AI in public services
Responsible use of AI in decisions.
How we help: ISO/IEC 42001 AI governance.
Recommended standards
Standards for public sector organisations
Core standards first, then the additions your customers, regulators or risks call for. Most run as one integrated management system.
Regulatory context
Requirements that shape your system
Management systems help you meet these obligations and show evidence of control. They do not replace the obligations themselves.
Anti-corruption law
National anti-corruption and public procurement integrity rules.
Cyber and critical services
Cybersecurity obligations for public and essential services, such as NIS2 in the EU.
Data protection
Data protection law for citizens' personal data.
Public records
Records, archives and freedom of information obligations.
Which requirements apply depends on your jurisdiction and activities. We map your system to the ones that apply to you.
How we work with public sector organisations
One partner, gap to certificate
01
Consultancy
Gap assessment, implementation and integrated systems built around how public sector organisations operations really work.
02Certification support
Certification body selection, mock audits and Stage 1 and Stage 2 support.
03Training Academy
Awareness to CQI/IRCA Lead Auditor, in-house or public.
04Ongoing partnership
Outsourced internal audit, management review and 2026 transitions.
Experience
Government & Public Sector work we have delivered
Government & research · Karachi
SUPARCO
ISO 14001 · partner since 2018
1stAttempt
0Major NCs
5Cycles
The challenge
Building and sustaining an environmental management system around laboratory testing operations serving research and commercial clients.
What AEC did
Laboratory-specific environmental aspects, legal register, procedures, training and internal audit, renewed through repeat engagements every two years.
Certified at first attempt, no major nonconformities. Repeat engagements in 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2026.
Selected clients in this sector: SUPARCO, Bahria Classification Society. Names and trademarks belong to their owners and indicate client relationships only.
Training Academy
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Training for public sector organisations teams
CQI/IRCA Approved Training Partner. Awareness, Implementer, Internal Auditor and Lead Auditor courses, in-house, public, virtual or hybrid.
Popular courses for this sector: ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 37001, ISO 22301, ISO 9001.
Questions
Government & Public Sector FAQ
Does AEC issue the certificates?
No. Certificates are issued by independent certification bodies accredited by UKAS, DAkkS or an equivalent national accreditation body, or by the scheme-specific bodies some standards require. AEC prepares your organisation for those audits.
Can public bodies be certified?
Yes. Public bodies and state enterprises can certify management systems in the same way as private organisations.
Do you work with research and laboratory organisations?
Yes. SUPARCO has been a partner since 2018 for its environmental management system around laboratory operations.
Plan your public sector management system
Tell us your services, obligations and stakeholders. We reply with a proposal covering implementation and certification support.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.