Social value has become a cornerstone of UK procurement and economic development, shaping how councils, government bodies and contractors frame their responsibilities to communities. But as the agenda has grown, so too has the risk of “social value washing”:...
We’re entering an exciting new era at the Social Value Engine, and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next.
When people ask 'how do we evidence social value?' the answer often starts further back. Before you can measure, you need a way of thinking about how your work creates change. This is what we call impact thinking.
Collaboration is increasingly a condition of survival for charities and social enterprises. With funding stretched and competition intensifying, partnerships are often the only route to securing resources. But collaboration without genuine alignment risks failure. Establishing shared purpose, values, and...
In recent years, the terms sustainability and social value have become increasingly prominent in public policy, procurement, and business strategy. But while they're often used interchangeably, especially in tenders and ESG reports, they’re not quite the same thing. So what’s...
Are you new to social value and unsure where to begin? This practical and engaging webinar is designed to help you take your first confident steps.
“Social value will be at the heart of this procurement.” You’ve heard it. You might have said it. But what does it really mean --- and more importantly, what does it ask of procurement?
Organisations responsible for awarding grants play an important role in deciding where funding goes and how effectively it contributes to social change. Accurately identifying genuine social value among numerous applications can be challenging. This article outlines how to evaluate...
Thursday 23 October, 9:30 – 11:00AM. Join Socitm, Crown Commercial Service and the Social Value Engine for a practical workshop on Social Value in Procurement.
Assigning financial values to outcomes is a core step in Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis. It involves estimating the monetary value of the outcomes experienced by stakeholders as a result of a project or service. To apply these...