Every discipline. One team.
BK17 brings together subject matter experts across compliance, cyber security, supply chain, people, capital, and marketing — each one a practitioner who has held the role they advise on. Not a consultancy that dabbles. A team that has done it.
Built by practitioners, not project managers.
BK17 was founded in 2019 by professionals who had spent careers inside the organisations they now advise. CISOs, DPOs, supply chain directors, HR leaders, finance professionals, and marketing strategists — people who have held the roles, run the audits, and lived with the consequences.
We saw too many businesses fail not because they lacked intent, but because they were getting piecemeal advice from generalists. Compliance from one firm, HR from another, finance from a third — none of it joined up, none of it built to last.
BK17 changes that. We built TheMS to give every client a single platform that runs their management system, connects every business function, and keeps them audit-ready and operationally strong year-round. Today we support organisations across the UK and internationally — from SMEs achieving their first certification to global defence suppliers navigating CMMC and DCC.
Our values
A subject matter expert in every discipline
Each BK17 practice area is led by someone who has spent their career in that field — not a generalist who read the standard last week.
Compliance & Certification
ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 42001, ISO 22301, Cyber Essentials, SOC 2, NIS2 and more — each engagement led by a qualified lead auditor who has implemented the framework themselves.
Cyber Security
Penetration testing, DCC, CMMC, Def Stan 05-138 and defence supply chain cyber — delivered by practitioners with active security clearances and hands-on operational backgrounds.
Supply Chain
ISO 28000, SSIP, PAS 91 and supply chain due diligence — led by professionals who have managed complex multi-tier supply chains in regulated industries.
People & HR
ISO 45001, ISO 45003, workforce planning, and people frameworks — delivered by HR professionals and occupational health specialists who understand the human side of compliance.
Capital & Finance
Financial readiness, investment preparation, and business structuring — led by finance professionals who have raised capital, managed exits, and built investor-ready businesses.
Marketing & Growth
Brand, digital, and go-to-market strategy — delivered by marketing professionals who have built and scaled businesses, not just advised on them.
Ready to work with a team that has been in the room?
Talk to a BK17 consultant today and find out how we can support your business — across every discipline, not just compliance.