Social Value Business

*NOW OPEN TO ALL* Have you registered for our webinar? techUK have now opened the event to members and non-members. Join us for an empowering, practical discussion of how SMEs can compete when it comes to public procurement. Our MD Richard Dickins is delighted to be joined by guest speakers including Kate Watson, Social Value lead, and Matt Rowe, Principal at Netcompany. Netcompany is the only Technology provider to hold the Gold #SocialValueQualityMark - the national standard for social value. They'll be discussing their journey to embed social value and the benefits this has created for their organisation, customers and wider society. They'll also be sharing top tips and quick wins for smaller organisations. Sign up here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2s7HSA9 #ESG #SocialValue #ProcurementAct #Technology Advice Cloud

Let's talk social value maturity. If this describes your organisation, you are probably at Level 1. If you work in or with the public sector, there's a real risk you could be losing business and reputation. Social value is a core requirement for government contracts. And if you work in the private sector, you may not be attuned to the values of ethically focused customers and top talent. But don't worry, no-one starts at zero. Ask us about our 'Springboard' package to dramatically shift your maturity to the next level. It supports you to: - Understand and address your gaps - Establish best practice governance and commitments - Create a social value roadmap - Understand what social value means for your organisation, with 2 training modules included. - Achieve the Bronze Social Value Quality Mark, with the inclusion of fully-guided support. Read more here and drop us a line 👇 https://lnkd.in/ePRa98q2

If you understand your social value position, you can use it to propel your progress, maximise your positive impact and unlock competitive advantage. That's why we've introduced 3 packages designed to identify and dramatically shift your social value position. Each package moves you to a new level of social value maturity. And if you're thinking of becoming accredited, each package also aligns with the Social Value Quality Mark - the UK's national standard for social value. So what?, you might ask. Clients who are advanced on their social value journey tell us that: > They are winning bids and achieving higher scores in tenders. > They have greater credibility with investors and shareholders, with a stronger narrative about their impact. > Their culture has become more engaging, diverse and collaborative. > They have a deep understanding of how they create value for staff, customers and communities - which is in turn supporting sustainable growth. Find out more about our structured packages here: https://lnkd.in/ePRa98q2 #SocialValue #ESG #SocialImpact #SVQM

Yesterday the Cabinet Office posted a useful webinar to the Government Commercial Function's YouTube platform. It's aimed at suppliers to the public sector and any interested parties impacted by the upcoming legislation changes. - How the Act is transforming public procurement - An overview of the new digital platform - Oversight and the Procurement Review Unit - Actions to start taking now Watch the webinar here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZYBSxcM

Today, on the UN International Day of Education, we recognise the transformative power of education in building sustainable and resilient societies. This year's theme, "AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation," highlights the critical role of education in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. Here are a few ways that organisations can engage with education and skills as part of their social value and ESG strategies: - Support STEM programmes: Partner with schools and organisations to provide resources, mentorship, and internships in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This helps equip students with the skills needed for future jobs and creates a future talent pipeline. - Promote lifelong learning: Encourage continuous learning and development for employees. Offer training programmes, workshops, and access to online courses to foster a culture of growth and innovation. Many of our larger clients have developed training academies to build skills at scale. - Invest in community education: Collaborate with local educational institutions to support community education initiatives. This could include funding scholarships, building educational facilities or providing technology access to underserved areas. - Integrate Social Value into procurement: Ensure that your procurement processes prioritise suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to social value, such as those offering apprenticeships, supporting local economies, or promoting sustainability. Create a Supply Chain Charter to help with this. - Integrate social enterprise into your supply chain: Working with social enterprises stretches your impact further, by creating opportunity for disadvantaged or marginalised communities. One example is the excellent partnership between Social Value Quality Mark CIC and The Workshop Aberfeldy, suppliers of the SVQM trophies. This social enterprise supports isolated people in rural Scotland to acquire skills in manufacturing, woodcraft and customer service. - Volunteer time to educational charities: consider local need and work with community groups to lend core skills - such as support with literacy, numeracy, digital inclusion and more. Where possible, link it to your core business operations and the strengths and skills of your employees. Education has the power to create a brighter, more equitable future. For support to develop and maximise your social value strategy, drop us a line. info@socialvaluebusiness.com #UNDayOfEducation #EducationForAll #SocialValue #ESG #Sustainability #LifelongLearning

Don't miss this event held as part of techUK's Procurement Week 2025. We'll be delving into some burning topics for the #tech and #digital sector, such as: - How can SMEs compete with larger organisations on social value? - What will the new Public Procurement Act mean for the tech industry? - What will Local Authorities and government be looking for in 'new world' tenders? - How can tech organisations stay a step ahead? - How to tackle tricky social value tender questions in practice? Our MD Richard Dickins is delighted to be leading the session in collaboration with techUK. Attendees are in for a great webinar with advice, insight and practical tips coming from our guest speakers Netcompany's Kate Watson and Matt Rowe, and Advice Cloud's Morgan Williams. Sign up here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2s7HSA9

We couldn't agree more with our Specialist Emma Hope who gives her take on the dilemma with value and her aspirations for the Procurement Act. Our team of 10 bring decades of insight, passion and experience gained across all sectors. If you want social value specialism that's down-to-earth, pragmatic and human, drop us a line. info@socialvaluebusiness.com

Congratulations to Catherine Manning and Impact Reporting on the nomination of Pioneer of the Year for the excellent #MeasureUp system. A tool that’s levelling the playing field by being free and accessible to all. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/egfF6nfa For info on how we can support you with integrated social value consultancy and measurement, drop us a line! Info@socialvaluebusiness.com

Catch our partners Impact Reporting for social value measurement expertise and an introduction to #MeasureUp... A brilliant team of people who absolutely know their stuff...so no doubt you can expect insight, passion and best practice practitioner theory in spades! The Better Business Network Catherine Manning Nilofer Khalifa

**Calling tech and digital professionals** We're delighted to host this event in partnership with techUK and Netcompany, as part of techUK's Procurement Week 2025. Are you worried that you'll struggle to navigate the emerging Procurement Act legislation? Or that only larger organisations will be able to compete effectively when it comes to social value? In fact, being small/medium can be a superpower. This empowering session will give tech SMEs the tools and tips they need to approach the new Public Procurement Act with confidence. - Understand how to develop a strong position - Discover what commissioners and Local Authorities are looking for - Hear from Netcompany UK on their journey to embed social value  - Take away highly practical tips and quick wins Sign up here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e2s7HSA9