The Hands-On Project Management Company Ltd. t/a Management Support Services
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The Hands-On Project Management Company Ltd. t/a Management Support Services
4th floor, London
# Business Description
Management Support Services is a London-based consultancy founded in 1999, specialising in 21st century leadership, management and governance support. Led by Founder and CEO Vidya-Shankar Panchanathan, the firm helps organisations grow, improve and flourish through the implementation of national and international standards.
The company positions itself as "the home of good governance," with particular expertise in BS ISO 37000:2021 (International Standard for Good Governance). Their approach centres on three core principles: honesty, integrity, transparency and respect. MSS serves diverse organisational sectors, assisting them in establishing robust quality management systems across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 compliance, alongside GDPR requirements.
What distinguishes MSS is their unwavering commitment to standards-based transformation combined with ethical governance. The firm's motto—"Work to benefit self, society and the environment. Do Good as You Go"—reflects their belief that commercial success and moral responsibility are inseparable. Their credentials are substantial: UKAS-certified ISO accreditation, membership of the British Computer Society, and recognition as Business Consultancy of the Year 2024/25 during their 25th anniversary year.
Beyond traditional consulting, MSS actively participates in thought leadership, including AI panel discussions and government initiatives like the UK's Extended Schools Programme. Their multi-disciplinary team combines technical expertise in knowledge-based systems with deep governance knowledge, enabling organisations to implement sustainable, standards-compliant operational frameworks that genuinely embed ethical practice.
Management Support Services is a London-based consultancy founded in 1999, specialising in 21st century leadership, management and governance support. Led by Founder and CEO Vidya-Shankar Panchanathan, the firm helps organisations grow, improve and flourish through the implementation of national and international standards.
The company positions itself as "the home of good governance," with particular expertise in BS ISO 37000:2021 (International Standard for Good Governance). Their approach centres on three core principles: honesty, integrity, transparency and respect. MSS serves diverse organisational sectors, assisting them in establishing robust quality management systems across ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001 compliance, alongside GDPR requirements.
What distinguishes MSS is their unwavering commitment to standards-based transformation combined with ethical governance. The firm's motto—"Work to benefit self, society and the environment. Do Good as You Go"—reflects their belief that commercial success and moral responsibility are inseparable. Their credentials are substantial: UKAS-certified ISO accreditation, membership of the British Computer Society, and recognition as Business Consultancy of the Year 2024/25 during their 25th anniversary year.
Beyond traditional consulting, MSS actively participates in thought leadership, including AI panel discussions and government initiatives like the UK's Extended Schools Programme. Their multi-disciplinary team combines technical expertise in knowledge-based systems with deep governance knowledge, enabling organisations to implement sustainable, standards-compliant operational frameworks that genuinely embed ethical practice.
Services offered
Leadership and governance consultingISO 9001 quality management system implementationISO 14001 environmental management system implementationISO 27001 information security system implementationGDPR compliance supportOrganisational transformation and change managementStandards-based training and developmentGovernment programme support and extended schools initiatives