The SVUK Contract for Change programme is focused on developing a principles based approach to embedding social value into procurement, commissioning and contracting practice. Our volunteer led programme relaunched in May of 2022. The Steering Committee has now met twice, Read More
The Procurement Bill is under Parliamentary scrutiny, with the aim of placing value for money, public benefit, transparency and integrity at the heart of procurement. The Bill will cover procurement by all contracting authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read More
I’m a member of ‘Contract for Change’ a thought-leadership group founded by Social Value UK. It brings together procurement and sustainability professionals from all sectors to share their knowledge and help improve the way Social Value is delivered through procurement Read More
The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 was first presented to Parliament a decade ago, enshrining in law the duty of public sector commissioning to pay regard to economic, social and environmental wellbeing when making procurement decisions. In this time, Read More
