Our training programme now includes specialised courses specifically designed for contractors and consultants. 

This year we’re excited to expand our training programme to support contractors and consultants in our network.  Our ‘Procurement and Bid Strategy’ courses focus on supporting SME and local contractors to bid better and get to grips with upcoming procurement reform. Our ‘Contractor Essentials’ courses focus on building compliance and delivering great services to residents.

Learn more and register for each course via the links below!

DELIVERING MEANINGFUL SOCIAL VALUE

An introduction to delivering meaningful, sustainable and community led social value within communities.

NEXT DATE: 15 MAY 2025
CONSUMER STANDARDS – A PRACTITIONERS GUIDE

How the new consumer standards and regulatory regime work with the Building Safety Act.

NEXT DATE: 02 JULY 2025
ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

Understand the hazards and risks posed by asbestos and the legislative measures in place to protect people.

NEXT DATE: 03 JULY 2025
INTRODUCTION TO SAFEGUARDING IN SOCIAL HOUSING

Attendees will learn how to improve safeguarding practice for adults and children. 

NEXT DATE: 30 OCT 2025
FIRE SAFETY & THE NEW REGULATORY REGIME

Understand the Fire Safety Act and what it means for suppliers.

NEXT DATE: 11 NOV 2025
HHSRS

Understand the principles and practice of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS).

NEXT DATE: 01 DEC 2025
RESIDENT CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Understand various aspects of conflict and how to manage situations when they arise.

NEXT DATE: 02 DEC 2025
BUILDING SAFETY & PROPERTY COMPLIANCE

Strengthen your approach to provide more effective oversight to compliance performance.

NEXT DATE: 10 DEC 2025
EFFECTIVE DATA MANAGEMENT

How to manage data effectively and why data management is so important.

NEXT DATE: 10 MARCH 2026
BID BETTER ESSEX

A a full day training course covering the do’s and don’ts of successful tendering.

NEXT DATE: 18 MARCH 2025
THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023

What’s changed by The Procurement Act 2023 and what it means for the supply chain.

NEXT DATE: 10 SEPTEMBER 2025