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Social value TOMs are the preferred methodology for many contracting authorities in public sector tenders. We explain the best way of responding to social value TOMs to maximise marks for a social value submission.

Many public sector tenders require bidders to provide a social value delivery plan, which outlines how they will deliver against their social value commitments.

Some clients occasionally conflate or confuse social value and added value when bidding for public sector contracts. We explain their differences, ideas for both topics and how best to respond to them within the tende...

Despite its ubiquity within public sector procurement, bidder organisations may still struggle to understand the principles and purposes of social value. To facilitate understanding, we address several common misconce...

Released on 2 May, a new report from the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) details the increased emphasis on social value from purchasing authorities and how SMEs are struggling to adapt to a changing procurement...

A decade on from the introduction of The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, more purchasing authorities are integrating social value as part of the quality element of the ITT, with sub-weightings ranging between...

With many purchasing authorities declaring a climate emergency and developing action plans for tackling climate change, it’s becoming an increasingly common area of focus within tenders. Here we take a look at the t...

When responding to social value questions it’s important to explain to the evaluator how you will monitor and report on your commitments.

With purchasing authorities placing an increased emphasis on social value, what steps can you take to prepare for an upcoming tender?

Changes have been made to the UK’s most widely used social value calculator with the aim of simplifying the process of engaging with and measuring social value for both procurement bodies and bidding organisations, ...

As Pride Month 2022 comes to a close, ensuring LGBTQIA+ employees (alongside individuals possessing other protected characteristics) are represented and satisfied in the workplace has never been more crucial.

NHS organisations are now required to take social value into account when procuring goods and services. We take a look at the latest procurement guidance to see what insights it has to offer.