What are Consultancy Services?
Our focus is on delivering actionable insights, practical solutions, and measurable outcomes that drive growth and efficiency in the social housing sector.
01 Experts
SDS carry out many types of training, ranging from seminars to workshops to in-depth administrator courses.
02 Tailored
If one of our courses or consultancy workshops doesn’t cover your requirements then we can tailor the sessions to meet your needs.
03 Open Sessions
This bundle is designed to help get your new starters up and running with ProVal or Sequel or a refresher for those already using the system.
Land and Appraisal Schemes
Whether you love it or not, accurate appraisal is crucial to the success of your schemes. When you need a helping hand or a second opinion, leverage our expertise. We offer a "sense-check" service for your appraisals to ensure they align with your strategy and that no figures are skewed. If you're facing a complex appraisal that's proving challenging, we can handle it for you.
For team development, consider booking an online session where we can review an appraisal together, enhancing everyone's viability skills.
Send Us the Details
Share your appraisal details with us, and we'll quickly assess what's involved to get the job done efficiently.
A full review with recommendations
Our most popular service is designed to help you optimise your scheme appraisals and maintain a competitive edge in your region. Benchmark your current figures against industry peers and gain the confidence needed to appraise your schemes for optimal outcomes. Simply send us your current assumptions, and we'll conduct a comprehensive review of your data and its impact on your appraisals.
You'll receive a detailed report with tailored recommendations on the figures you should be applying within your region.
Board Presentation
After receiving your report, we can arrange a follow-up presentation to your Board to explain our findings and insights.
Bring your team up to speed
- Viability Explained: Book this one-day sessions to guide your team through a comprehensive understanding of development viability.
- Cogs and Wheels: This half-day session focuses on the essential workings of viability and its importance.
- Best Practice: In this half-day session, we'll cover the do's and don'ts of completing an appraisal.
New to ProVal?
Book this half-day pre-ProVal workshop to prepare everyone effectively for system training.
Feel free to chat with us! We'll assess your needs to help you become a viability expert!
Sequel Unlocked
Are you a Sequel user feeling overwhelmed by the task of fully setting up this sophisticated system while managing your day-to-day responsibilities? Bitesize Sequel is here to guide you beyond Cashflow, breaking down each section into easy, manageable steps. We provide hands-on support to ensure your system is fully configured to meet your initial vision, all without relying on spreadsheets.
Your coaching will provide:
- Cashflow: Tailored and configured to your exact needs
- Property: Attributes audited, cleaned, and fully set up
- People: Efficient tracking of suppliers and contractors
- Workflow: Custom pathways with traffic light alerts
- Reporting: Comprehensive insights all in one place
Once fully utilised, you'll have the reporting structure you've always desired at the touch of a button. Say goodbye to troublesome spreadsheets and enjoy a single source of truth for your entire programme!
ProVal Hands-On
Stay Current with ProVal Hands-On Coaching
Ensure your ProVal administration is always up to date with our hands-on guidance, available whenever you need it. Our ProVal Hands-On Coaching offers half-day sessions tailored to address your specific learning needs, helping you become more proficient with ProVal.
These sessions can cover a wide range of topics, including:
- Guidance on ProVal administrative tasks
- Assistance with completing appraisals
- Utilising templates and organising folders
- Enhancing your reporting skills
- Tips and tricks for efficient use
How Does It Work?
Simply book your session in advance to receive assistance precisely when you need it most!
Are you new to our Software?
If you’re new to ProVal or Sequel or perhaps have had the systems for a while but are not using them regularly, we’ll provide on-site coaching to make sure you’re getting the most out of them.