South East Consortium

We're thrilled to announce that registration is now open for SEC2024: A Call For Action! 📅✨ Join us on at the London Stadium on 16 October for a jam-packed day of insightful sessions. We'll hear from 40 speakers across four stages all exploring how we can work together to turn guidance into action - and create truly brilliant homes for the communities we serve. 🎤 What to Expect: - Inspiring sessions with speakers from inside (and outside) our sector. - Interactive workshops designed to equip you with actionable strategies. - Engaging panel discussions on our most pressing challenges. - Relaxed networking opportunities with peers, experts, and partners. Don’t miss out on the chance to join us. Tickets always sell out so be sure to register early. Tickets are free for delegates from Housing Associations and Local Authorities. Commercial delegates can register now for our early bird ticket rate of £195 + VAT. Learn more and register 🎟 - https://lnkd.in/eQuFRBbZ As usual a big thanks goes to our event partners: Axis Europe, Baily Garner LLP, Faithorn Farrell Timms , Martin Arnold Ltd, Sureserve Group and Wates Group!

We welcomed another colleague to the team this month. Sara Norris joined us as our new Business Partnerships Team Assistant. She’s joining at an exciting time for us, and we’re proud to have her on board! Sara will play an important role in our team. She’ll be the first point of contact for those new to SEC who would like to learn more about us and our services. And, she’ll help the Business Partnerships team with a number of administrative tasks focused on driving new business. Learn more about Sara - https://lnkd.in/ePBCZShF

Congratulations to Ridge and Partners LLP on your recent contract award through our Consultancy framework! They'll be supporting CHRISTCHURCH HOUSING SOCIETY with Stock Condition Surveys. If you're looking to procure a similar project, our framework is here to help. Learn more about the model and how you can use it here - https://lnkd.in/eMqVv5g8

How can we innovate to meet housing demand? We'll hear from a fantastic panel of speakers at #SEC2024 as we call for action to fix the housing crisis. The panel will unpick the challenges and explore the benefits of community led housing and alternative viability models. Our host Brian Horton from Kent Housing Group will lead the session alongside - ✳ Tom Chance from Community Land Trust Network ✳ Sem Lee from Forest Community Land Trust ✳ Jeremy Sweetland from Housing Festival ✳ Tom Casey MRICS from Golding Homes Register to join us today 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQuFRBbZ

Congratulations to Amber Construction Services on your recent contract award through our Fire Safety framework! They'll be supporting The Hyde Group with replacement services. If you're looking to procure a similar project, our framework is here to help. Learn more about the model and how you can use it here - https://lnkd.in/eW_bPJRf

Introducing our first workshop session at #SEC2024 📢 We're proud to be joined by Shane Hughes and Assad Maqbool from the Alliance Steering Group for the official launch of the new PPC24 Contract! Be the first to get a look at the remodelled PCC2000 contract and register today 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eQuFRBbZ Tickets are free for public sector delegates. We have an early-bird offer running for commercial delegates with tickets at £195 + VAT for a limited time!

We welcomed our 48th Member this month - LAMBETH AND SOUTHWARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED. We’re proud to welcome them to the Consortium! The collective stock size of our Membership is now over 378,000 homes. SEC Members sit at the heart of our business. After joining the Consortium they’ll gain access to a range of additional benefits focused on supporting them with their procurements, technical documents and training. We’re already working with them on a range of projects across our frameworks. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eVSBA6zR

Congratulations to The M&J Group on your recent contract award through our DPS framework! They'll be supporting ARHAG Housing Association with roofing services. If you're looking to procure a similar project, our framework is here to help. Learn more about the model and how you can use it here- https://lnkd.in/eDwzSBvF

We welcomed another new member to the team last month - Jake Ratcliffe joined us as our new Trainee Procurement Partner! As our procurement team grows, he’ll undergo his CIPS qualifications whilst learning how we support customers with their projects. Welcome to the team Jake - we're proud to have you on board! Learn more about him and the rest of the team here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQN-ecHR

Congratulations to John Rowan and Partners on your recent contract award through our Consultancy framework! They'll be supporting Metropolitan Thames Valley with Stock Condition Surveys. If you're looking to procure a similar project, our framework is here to help. Learn more about the model and how you can use it here - https://lnkd.in/eMqVv5g8