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Evidencing Social Value and Net Zero in Tenders...

Commissioners and the CQC want to see evidence that social value and Net Zero commitments are real, measurable, and sustained. This blog sets out how to present your impact in...

Embedding Social Value in Everyday Service Deli...

The strongest providers don’t treat social value as a separate project — they embed it into daily operations, from recruitment practices to partnership working. This blog explores how to build...

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.

The NHS Social Value Model: What Providers Must...

The NHS has formalised expectations through its Social Value Model — setting measurable, enforceable standards for providers. This blog explores what it means for social care organisations bidding into NHS...