Lord Mayor’s Show 2024

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is proud to join forces with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), and the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM) to take part in this year’s Lord Mayor’s Show.

Taking place on Saturday 9 November 2024 in Central London, we will be coming together to form the National Quality Infrastructure float.

The Lord Mayor’s Show is a grand procession spanning three miles that dates back to the early 13th century. It follows the 800-year-old tradition of the newly elected Lord Mayor of London rowing, riding, or marching from Mansion House to Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown and begin their year in office.

This year’s parade involves 7,000 participants, 200 horses, approximately 150 floats and the gilded ‘State Coach’ that transports the Lord Mayor.

The Lord Mayor’s Show will be televised by the BBC on the day.

Below are the weblinks to our collaborative partners:

The British Standards Institution (BSI) 

BSI is the UK’s National Standards Body, appointed by the UK government to develop British Standards and represent the UK’s interests in standards development at a European and global level. BSI provides solutions to support government policies, tackle future challenges, and deliver trust for the benefit of all sectors and society. It brings together a community of over 12,000 experts, striving to create positive change through the development of purpose-driven standards and services. By giving a voice to consumers and providing best practice to solve collective issues, BSI is shaping a safe and sustainable society that is ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Its standards support core functions of the National Quality Infrastructure, and BSI is working to promote understanding of the relevance of the NQI to government, business and society in both existing and emerging sectors. Find out more information here.

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Metrology Institute (NMI), developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards, as well as collaborating with other NMIs to maintain the international system of measurement. As a public sector research establishment, we deliver extraordinary impact by providing the measurement capability that underpins the UK’s prosperity and quality of life. We develop the metrology required to ensure the timely and successful deployment of new technologies and work with organisations as they develop and test new products and processes.

In this digital age, our world-leading measurement science provides confidence in data, which enables innovation and international trade to flourish. Find out more information here.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) was originally founded in 1881 as the ‘Incorporated Society of Inspectors of Weights and Measures’. It is one of the world’s longest-established organisations dedicated to the field of Trading Standards and Consumer Protection. After more than 140 years, CTSI is still promoting fair business practices, tackling rogue traders, protecting UK consumers, and supporting businesses. CTSI’s policy work, training and leading of the Trading Standards profession contribute to the institutional framework of the National Quality Infrastructure, particularly in the area of metrology, where CTSI is working with Trading Standards professionals and industry stakeholders to identity areas for reform and improvement. Find out more information here.

The Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)

Championing excellence in product, service and organisational performance.

The CQI is the professional body for experts in improving product, project and service quality. For more than 100 years, we’ve been championing organisational excellence by setting professional standards for quality management in the UK and globally.

With 18,000 members in over 100 countries, we’re the partner of choice for quality management practitioners and, through our International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) certification, for management systems audit professionals. We’re the only body that can award Chartered Quality Professional status and our independence, global perspective and cross-sector outlook makes us trusted advisors to the UK and international Quality communities, industry and practitioners.

We’re delighted to be representing the UK quality infrastructure together with UKAS, the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), and The Chartered Trading Standards Institute TSI. We believe collaboration will promote understanding and awareness of how central quality management is to sustained growth and success for the benefit of society. Find out more information here.

The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM)

The Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers is one of the modern livery companies. We are a charitable community of makers and users of instruments who include scientists, engineers, academics and students. We come together to share knowledge and experience; influence opinion; and enjoy good fellowship. Find out more information here.