One year after their Open Letter to the Local Government Association, the VCSE voice is even more critical.

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.
The new Procurement Act is reshaping public sector purchasing and placing social value at the heart of contract decisions. This shift offers exciting opportunities for Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, but it also raises the bar on...
The grasp of social value within the VCSE sector varies considerably across the UK. Many organisations already recognise the importance of measuring their impact.