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Membership

Procurement support that works for you, whatever your starting point.

Why join SEC?

Membership is how you get more out of working with SEC. It’s a way for you to save on your projects, whilst getting enhanced support, bespoke training and a real say in where we go next.

You don’t need to be a Member to use our frameworks. But if you’d like closer partnerships, better insight and training for your team, then Membership could be right for you. Some of our members have well-established procurement teams, and others want clearer pathways and more hands-on help. Either way we’ll meet you where you are.

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Great procurement, whatever your starting point

As an SEC Member you'll receive:

A reduced levy on contracts procured through us. They’re some of the lowest in the sector, with a cascade system in place for higher-spend contracts
Full access to our specialist framework specifications and cost data, so you can plan and decide routes to market with confidence
Support with writing your specifications and technical documents, at reduced rates
Bespoke procurement when you need it. If what you need isn’t covered by an existing framework, we can design and run the tender for you – including below-threshold project

Stronger partnerships: training and shared learning

As an SEC Member you’ll receive:

A yearly allocation of free training spaces – plus 2 extra spaces for every procurement you run with us
Courses across the whole spectrum from entry-level to leadership covering; Procurement, Asset Management, Development, Compliance and Housing Management
60% contribution towards the cost of tailor-made training courses. We’ll work with you to understand what you need and secure a training partner to deliver a session just for your colleagues
1 free place a year on our Next Generation Leaders Programme, an ILM-certified course for your future leaders, open to any colleague in your organisation