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Measuring and Reporting Social Value: Tools and...

Commissioners expect evidence, not aspiration. This blog reviews tools such as TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, Measures), SROI (Social Return on Investment), and how providers can report progress credibly.

Community Benefits: Employment, Volunteering, a...

Social value is about more than carbon reduction — it’s about people. Providers can boost their tender scores by demonstrating commitments to local employment, apprenticeships, volunteering, and community resilience.

Net Zero in Practice: Turning Promises into Action

Net Zero is a headline commitment, but commissioners expect operational detail: energy use, fleet management, digital tools, and supply chain sustainability. This blog sets out practical steps providers can take.

Why Social Value Matters in Social Care Tenders

Social value is no longer optional in social care tenders — it is weighted, measured, and scrutinised. Commissioners want to see how providers deliver wider benefits beyond core services, from...

Co-Production & Engagement in Social Care — A C...

A complete 7-part blog series exploring how providers can embed co-production and engagement in practice — from principles and family involvement to governance, under-represented voices, case studies, and evidencing in...

Evidencing Co-Production in Tenders and Inspect...

Co-production only carries weight if you can prove it. This blog explains how to evidence genuine co-production in tenders and CQC inspections, with practical tips for presenting examples, outcomes, and...