How to Embed Social Value into Your Social Care Business Strategy

Social Value: More Than a Tender Requirement

Embedding social value into your business strategy makes it easier to respond to tenders, but it also shapes a stronger, more resilient organisation. Social value should align with your mission, staff culture, and community presence — not just your bids.

How to Embed Social Value Effectively

• Involve leadership in defining social value priorities
• Align your social value approach with business objectives
• Include social value in governance and performance reports
• Engage staff and service users in delivering meaningful activities
• Measure outcomes consistently and transparently

Why This Matters

Organisations that embed social value perform better in tenders, attract talent more easily, and build stronger commissioner relationships. It’s about reputation, sustainability, and long-term success.

Support to Help You Get Started

Our Social Value Method Statement Collection offers templates to help embed social value into your governance, reporting, and operational planning.