Integrating Social Value into Tenders

Overview

The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 has become a key component in public sector tendering. It requires contracting authorities to consider how procurement can improve economic, social, and environmental well-being in their communities.

This practical session will explain how to understand and apply the Act in your tendering process—helping you improve your Social Value scores and win more contracts.

You’ll leave with:

• A clear understanding of the Act and its relevance to bids
• Insight into identifying and demonstrating your Social Value offer
• Proven strategies to answer Social Value questions effectively

Objectives

This session is designed to help you meet the following learning objectives:

• Understand the Social Value Act and its implications for bidding
• Identify their own Social Value contributions in education and skills
• Respond confidently and effectively to Social Value tender question

Facilitator

Steve O’Hare, SCLO Consulting LTD