Discover the ‘four golden rules’ Public Sector Buyers must follow under the UK Social Value Model, and what every supplier needs to do to stay compliant and competitive.

The Social Value Model is central to government procurement but it’s often misunderstood. This Guide explains what it is, why it matters for bidding and how organisations can use it to strengthen proposals and deliver real impact.

The Social Value Model is central to government procurement but it’s often misunderstood. This blog explains what it is, why it matters for bidding and how organisations can use it to strengthen proposals and deliver real impact.

The original Social Value Model is being phased out, but many organisations don’t yet grasp why or how this shift matters. This blog walks you through what the old model was, how and when it’s being retired, and what that means for your tenders and strategies moving forward.

To help you understand the differences, we will explore each model in detail. Give you the history behind them and why procurers use different frameworks and offer some practical ideas to help you prepare social value answers for both models.

To score full marks, you need to show not only what you will do to achieve the outcomes they’re looking for but also that you understand the challenges (i.e. what the outcomes mean). This is a critical step that a lot of suppliers miss.