The Social Value Model has changed: Why does it matter?
In this, the fifth and final blog in our series on social value, we look at recent changes to the Social Value Model (SVM) and what that means for tender bids. As the rest of our blog series on social value has explained, the importance of this concept has grown and now accounts for at […]
Counting what counts: How to use data to demonstrate social value in bids
In this, the fourth blog in our series on social value, we look at the power of data. As we’ve mentioned earlier in this blog series, social value is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ and now accounts for at least 10% of marks in tenders. According to the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and subsequent […]
From promise to proof: How to create genuine, measurable social impact at your organisation
In our last blog, we looked at how you can get everyone in your organisation to embrace social value and see it as something special that energises the team and gives them a way to support the causes that matter to them personally, as well as the organisation and industry they work in. In this […]
Social value isn’t a solo act – and it shouldn’t feel like one
Social value now accounts for a minimum of 10% of tender marks – and this is rising. But, to be credible, consistent, and impactful in competitive tenders, social value needs to be embraced across your whole organisation, not just by a bid writer or corporate social responsibility (CSR) lead. Building internal engagement with social value […]
Why try harder? – The importance of social value when bidding
Social value is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’. With the introduction of the Procurement Act, it’s become a formal and, often crucial, part of public sector tendering. A minimum of 10% of the total score must now be assigned to social value in tenders. And, depending on the contract you are bidding on, the weighting can […]
Why you shouldn’t use AI to write tender bids…
AI (artificial intelligence) is hard to ignore. It is being introduced into most applications, software and even in smart technology that we use in the home every day. It is also being used by many workplaces to streamline operations and increase productivity. Unsurprisingly, we are seeing some organisations use AI programs and websites, such as […]
What does the abolition of NHS England mean for NHS procurement?
On March 13, 2025, the Government announced the abolition of NHS England. The Government says this move is being made to streamline healthcare management by integrating NHS England’s functions directly into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and it ‘will reduce bureaucracy, make savings and empower NHS staff to deliver better care for […]
The Procurement Act 2023: What does it mean for you?
In our last blog, we wrote about changes that were coming into force around procurement in 2025. The most notable change – the introduction of The Procurement Act 2023 – came into effect this week, on Monday 24th February 2025. This new piece of legislation marks a significant transformation in the UK’s public procurement landscape, […]
NHS tenders: What rule changes are coming into force in 2025?
This year, the NHS is making wholesale changes to the way businesses can procure tenders. The Procurement Act 2023, is set to come into force at the end of February and with it comes changes that aim to make the process more streamlined; enhancing transparency and making for a more level (and competitive) playing field. […]
How to deal with tender overwhelm
If you’re new to the tendering process or you’re yet to be successful in a bid, it can be a daunting process. There are a number of different factors to consider, from the cost of delivery to the time frame of the project, and it can be tough to know where to start. Sometimes the […]