ISO 27001 work splits cleanly in two: someone builds the information security management system, and someone else audits it. This page ranks the implementation side and explains where the certification body fits.
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A credible engagement starts with a gap assessment against Annex A, produces a scoped statement of applicability, and only then writes policy. Be sceptical of any provider that leads with a document pack — templates without risk assessment are the most common reason Stage 2 audits fail.
For a small to mid-sized organisation, six to twelve months from gap assessment to Stage 2 audit is typical, depending on how much documented process already exists.
No. Accreditation rules prohibit a certification body from auditing a management system it implemented, so implementation and certification are always separate suppliers.
It overlaps substantially on security controls but is not a substitute. Data Protection Act obligations around lawful basis, data subject rights and notification need a dedicated privacy workstream.