“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?
Author: Maddie Kortenaar
Evaluating grant applications: how to spot real social value
- July 16, 2025
- Articles
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...
Webinar: Maximising Social Value in Procurement: A Practical Workshop for Public Sector Buyers
- July 14, 2025
- News and Events
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.
How do I assign financial values to outcomes in my SROI analysis?
- July 8, 2025
- Articles
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...
Webinar Recap: Measuring Impact in a Climate of Challenge and Change
- July 8, 2025
- Opinion
Reflections from a recent webinar on social value, local government reform and system-wide learning.
What is the difference between SROI and the TOMs framework?
- June 12, 2025
- Articles
This article explores how TOMs and SROI differ, where each approach has strengths, and why a more holistic view of social value is increasingly being called for.
Co-Design or Crisis: Rethinking procurement in the VCSE sector’s perfect storm
- June 9, 2025
- Opinion
One year after their Open Letter to the Local Government Association, the VCSE voice is even more critical.
Webinar: Measuring Impact in a Climate of Challenge and Change
- June 2, 2025
- News and Events
Local authorities across the UK are facing a pivotal moment. With the Government's Devolution agenda reshaping structures and responsibilities, the ability to effectively measure, forecast, and communicate social and economic impact has never been more crucial.
Introducing Social Value Report: ‘pay as you go’ social impact reports
- May 28, 2025
- News and Events
We're thrilled to announce a fantastic new addition to how you can measure and evidence your social value: Social Value Report!
Connect with the Social Value Engine at the LGA Annual Conference 2025
- May 1, 2025
- News and Events
The Social Value Engine will be exhibiting at the LGA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025. We invite council members, officers, and partners to connect with our team at this essential event for the local government sector, taking place at...