2026
Social Value
for SMEs
Three online Saturday sessions equipping London businesses to embed social value, win contracts, and create lasting community impact.
The social value landscape is becoming increasingly clear. In public procurement, the Social Value Act 2012 and the 2023 Procurement Act have set a firm direction of travel. But it goes further than legislation — employees and customers are holding businesses to higher standards too, and that expectation is only growing.
The good news is that social value is something every business can do. It starts with understanding what it is, recognising what you already contribute, and learning how to leverage and communicate it effectively. Done well, social value isn’t just a compliance exercise — it’s a genuine competitive advantage.
Three sessions. Real results.
4 July 2026
What is Social Value and Why Does Your Business Need It?
An accessible introduction covering what social value means in practice, how the legislation affects you, and the activities you are probably already doing - just not evidencing.
18 July 2026
Embedding Social Value and Winning Contracts
The hands-on session. Build your own social value statement and learn to position it in procurement bids - from local authorities to Tier 1 contractors.
25 July 2026
Measuring, Reporting and Growing Your Social Value Impact
Move from doing social value to proving it. Measure your impact, build it into your reporting, and use it as an ongoing marketing and business development tool.
Social Value Strategy Audits
Following the programme, East London businesses can apply for a bespoke one-to-one Social Value Strategy Audit conducted by a qualified professional, resulting in a written Action Plan tailored to your business.
The landscape is clear. Now is the time to leverage it.
The direction is clear
The Social Value Act 2012 and the 2023 Procurement Act have set a firm direction in public procurement. But it goes beyond legislation — employees and customers are increasingly holding businesses to account on their social and community impact too.
Social value is your competitive advantage
Businesses that understand, communicate, and evidence their social value are winning contracts, attracting talent, and building stronger client relationships. It is not just a compliance exercise — it is a genuine differentiator.
The built environment is leading the way
Construction, housing, and infrastructure are ahead of the curve. Social value is already built into frameworks, tenders, and Section 106 obligations across London — and the expectation is growing across every sector.
Every business can do this
Social value is not reserved for large organisations. Every business creates it. This programme helps you understand what it is, recognise what you are already doing, and learn how to leverage and communicate it with confidence.