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 […]
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 […]
Do you need help with social value management?
Social value has slowly been making pace, becoming a key influence in bids/tender evaluations since 2012. With the imminent introduction of the Procurement Regulations 2024, due to come into force in the new year, there is a shift towards a greater emphasis on delivering value to the local community and the importance of submitting the […]
How will the Procurement Act 2023 affect NHS and other public sector tenders?
The Procurement Bill received Royal Assent on 26th October and is now known as the Procurement Act 2023 and is likely to come into force in 2024. But what exactly is it? And what does it mean for NHS and public sector contract tenders? What is the Procurement Act? The new Procurement Act aims to […]
How can you demonstrate social value in a tender bid?
Pulling together a tender bid means looking at your organisation through the eyes of the commissioner and demonstrating why you should be their first choice for a contract. Being able to prove your competence and ability to deliver the contract are obviously important factors, but we are seeing other topical concerns becoming more of a […]