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How to Write Stronger Social Value Responses Under the Procurement Act 2023

Social Value weightings have risen sharply under the Procurement Act 2023 — and weak responses are now a fast route to losing otherwise winnable tenders. This guide sets out what...

Social Value in Social Care: Practical Commitments, Measurement & Tender Evidence

Commissioners now score Social Value as a decisive criterion. This deep-dive shows providers how to turn intentions into practical, measurable commitments—covering skills, local growth, community resilience, and environment/Net Zero—plus how...

Social Value & Net Zero in Social Care — A Complete 7-Part Guide

This 7-part blog series explores how social care providers can embed social value and Net Zero into everyday practice — from the NHS Social Value Model and community benefits to...

Evidencing Social Value and Net Zero in Tenders & Inspections

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 Delivery

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 Frameworks

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, and Skills

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 Know

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...

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...

Social Care Mini-Series — Tendering, Safeguarding & Person-Centred Practice

A growing collection of complete 7-part mini-series exploring social care tenders, safeguarding, person-centred planning, outcomes, reablement, and more — designed to strengthen your bids and inspection evidence.

Evidencing Social Value in Domiciliary Care Tenders

Learn how to evidence social value in domiciliary care tenders, from workforce initiatives to community engagement, and show commissioners measurable impact.

How to Evidence Social Value in Home Care Bids

Showing measurable social value in domiciliary care tenders isn’t optional — it’s essential for scoring well. Here’s how to make it compelling.

How to Evidence Social Value Effectively in Tenders

Commissioners expect more than vague promises about social value. This article explains how social care providers can evidence real, tangible impact in tenders.

Why Social Value Still Matters in Social Care Tenders

Social value remains a key focus for commissioners. This article explores why providers can’t afford to treat it as a ‘tick-box’ and how meaningful social value strengthens tenders.

How to Embed Social Value into Your Social Care Business Strategy

Embedding social value into your business strategy strengthens your reputation, increases your chances of winning tenders, and helps drive meaningful change. Here’s how to make it part of your organisational...

How to Evidence Social Value Delivery in Social Care Contracts

Commissioners don’t just want promises — they want proof. This post explains how to evidence your social value delivery throughout the life of a contract, from reporting frameworks to tangible...

How Commissioners Score Social Value in Social Care Tenders

Scoring social value is no longer vague. Commissioners now use clear frameworks to assess your commitments and evidence. This post explains how to understand their scoring and align your response...

How to Evidence Social Value Effectively in Tenders

Generic social value statements won’t score highly. Commissioners expect evidence of meaningful, measurable impact. This article explains how to provide strong, specific examples that strengthen your social care tender submissions.

Why Social Value Still Matters in Social Care Tenders

Social value is more than a tender requirement — it’s now a key commissioning priority in social care. This article explores why social value matters, what commissioners expect to see,...

Social Value Weightings: How the NHS Social Value Playbook’s 10% Requirement Shapes Future Tenders

The NHS Social Value Playbook cements the 10% weighting as standard in tenders. Here’s how this shapes future NHS procurement and what providers must prepare for.

How to Evidence Social Value in Social Care Tenders

A guide to evidencing social value in social care tenders. Show your impact through employment, inclusion, partnerships, and sustainability.

How to Write a Social Value Statement That Wins Tenders

Social value is now a scored part of almost every social care tender. Here’s how to write a compelling Social Value Statement that ticks all the boxes and sets you...

What Commissioners Look For in Social Value Evidence

Social value matters in social care tenders — but are you evidencing it effectively? Learn what commissioners expect and how to improve your answers.  

What Commissioners Look for in Social Value Evidence

Avoid vague claims. This article explains how to evidence your social value in tenders — and what commissioners actually care about.