Why Social Value Still Matters in Social Care Tenders
Why Social Value Still Matters
Social value continues to be a core part of commissioning decisions. While some providers still view it as a ‘nice to have’ or a box-ticking exercise, commissioners increasingly expect to see genuine, measurable outcomes — not just vague intentions.
Getting social value right helps you demonstrate alignment with local priorities, strengthens your relationship with commissioners, and differentiates you from competitors. Done well, it can tip a scoring margin in your favour.
Key Areas to Focus On
- Employment and Skills — creating local jobs, apprenticeships, and pathways for people with support needs
- Environmental Impact — reducing carbon footprints, waste, and improving sustainability
- Community Benefit — partnerships, volunteering, donations, and wider community engagement
- Equality and Diversity — proactive inclusion and representation in recruitment, services, and governance
💼 Rapid Support Products (fast turnaround options)
- ⚡ 48-Hour Tender Triage
- 🆘 Bid Rescue Session – 60 minutes
- ✍️ Score Booster – Tender Answer Rewrite
- 🧩 Tender Answer Blueprint
- 📝 Tender Proofreading & Light Editing
- 🔍 Pre-Tender Readiness Audit
- 📁 Tender Document Review
🚀 Need a Bid Writing Quote?
If you’re exploring support for an upcoming tender or framework, request a quick, no-obligation quote. I’ll review your documents and respond with:
- A clear scope of work
- Estimated days required
- A fixed fee quote
- Any risks, considerations or quick wins
🔁 Prefer Flexible Monthly Support?
If you regularly handle tenders, frameworks or call-offs, a Monthly Bid Support Retainer may be a better fit.
- Guaranteed hours each month (1, 2, 4 or 8 days)
- Discounted day rates vs ad-hoc consultancy
- Use time flexibly across bids, triage, library updates, renewals
- One-month rollover (fair-use rules applied)
- Cancel anytime before next billing date
🚀 Ready to Win Your Next Bid?
Chat on WhatsApp or email Mike.Harrison@impact-guru.co.uk
Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)