Social Value

Innovative social value technology solutions for the public sector for improved efficiency and impact

Tiia Sammallahti, CEO of whatimpact, discusses the company’s innovative technology solutions for the public sector to improve the efficiency of the grant application process and social value in procurement.

Supporting better deployment of the PPN06/20 Social Value Model

The Impact Evaluation Standard framework for social value reporting helps address specific PPN06/20 challenges. Read our overview of how it supports contracting authorities.

Transforming research through citizen social science

Dr Saffron Woodcraft from the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity unpacks empowering communities and transforming research through citizen social science.

Examining the Salem witch trials: Digitising 400 years of historical records

In this exclusive, we hear from Matt Killen, CIO of the City of Salem, as he describes the process of digitising 400 years of historical records and the value of making history accessible.

Social prescribing & building for health in the NHS

We hear from Rhea Horlock, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at NHS Property Services (NHSPS), who discusses social prescribing & building for health.

Creating greater social value in Housing Associations

How can Housing Associations create and increase their social value during economic uncertainty? Payment providers could gauge affordability and prioritise debt avoidance.

How to leverage social value to win public sector contracts

How can businesses leverage social value to attract and retain customers and win public sector contracts in 2023.

Social value is not a tick box exercise – three principles for making a real impact

Companies are now required to demonstrate social value as part of a procurement process, particularly when bidding for public sector tenders.

Understanding scope 3: Why supporting suppliers to cut carbon is good for everyone

Guy Battle, CEO of Social Value Portal, explores how Scope 3 standards offer a new perspective and a clear path forward for those ready to take the next steps on their decarbonisation journey.

Denmark’s long-term vision for digital development

Agency for Digital Government, chart Denmark’s long-term vision for digital development spanning the public and private sectors.

Geospatial data investments improved in the public sector

New guidance on geospatial data in the public sector has been published, setting rules on assessing the economic, social and environmental value of investments in location data.

What policies and practices are needed to support Levelling Up?

Three years since the phrase Levelling Up was first coined as the slogan to symbolise Boris Johnson’s plans to spread opportunity in left-behind parts...

Joined-up refuse planning and education key to reducing fly-tipping

Fly-tipping is a blight on society and incurs a huge cost for both local authorities and land owners: we need a joined-up, consistent strategy.

Support for public sector bodies struggling to embed the PPN06/20 Social Value Model

Neil Macdonald, CEO at Thrive, explains how using the Impact Evaluation Standard to report on social value in government contracts can actually lead to far better outcomes for communities and for suppliers.

Social value: A better investment all round

Paul Styler, Director of Infrastructure Solutions, ETL, argues that social value can be a greater driver for investment over financial gain.

Levelling Up: How to create social value in 2022

This year, the government set out their vision for ‘levelling up’ the UK. Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal, provides a response to the white paper and some words of wisdom for anyone looking to reduce inequality in their community.

10 years of the Social Value Act

As 2022 marks 10 years since the Social Value Act came into force, Guy Battle, CEO, Social Value Portal takes stock of where we are, and how things look for the year to come.

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