How to Write a Social Value Statement That Wins Tenders
In public sector tenders, social value is no longer a ‘nice to have’ — it’s a scored section, often worth 10% to 20% of the total evaluation.
Commissioners want to see how your service benefits the wider community — not just the people you support.
What to Include in a Social Value Statement
Your statement should show how your organisation contributes to:
- Local employment – e.g. hiring from the community, apprenticeships, supporting career progression
- Environmental sustainability – reducing waste, going paperless, low-emission vehicles
- Community engagement – supporting carers, volunteering, working with local groups
- Equality and inclusion – hiring from underrepresented groups, fair pay, cultural awareness
- Health and wellbeing – promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing beyond core care delivery
How to Make It Tender-Ready
✅ Align it with the outcomes in the tender specification ✅ Use local data or case studies to back up your claims ✅ Be specific — avoid vague promises and use numbers where possible ✅ Include measurable commitments (e.g. “We will offer 3 apprenticeships per year”)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic statement with no local context
- Repeating what’s already in your method statement
- Making promises you can’t measure or evidence
How We Can Help
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- 📁 Tender Document Review
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- A clear scope of work
- Estimated days required
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)