Beyond Data: Why Social Value Matters in Public Sector Procurement
Social value sounds straightforward in theory. But in practice? It’s misunderstood, under-resourced, and far more powerful than most realise.
In this episode of the Procure Partnerships Talking Procurement Podcast, Isabelle Parasram, CEO of the Institute for Social Value, explains the confusion and reveals what social value really means, and how procurement teams can harness their buying power to drive meaningful change.
Drawing on her career spanning law, politics, and leading the social value sector, Isabelle shares candid conversations she’s had with local authorities, bidders, and communities.
What Social Value and Sustainability Really Mean and How to Get it Right.
Featuring: Table of Contents Need Help? Contact the team for free procurement advice. Contact Us With the new procurement act It’s now more important than ever to measure social value success across the public sector. From sustainability and community engagement to local employment and environmental responsibility, social value goes far beyond compliance. We break down […]
A Holistic Approach to Social Value across the Built Environment
Featuring: Table of Contents Need Help? Contact the team for free procurement advice. Contact Us In this lunch and learn, Procure Partnerships Framework team up with social enterprise Farm Urban to discuss barriers and opportunities for the industry to deliver holistic, impactful social value. Farm Urban are a Liverpool-based social enterprise with national reach. They […]