The Complete Guide to The Social Value Model
The Social Value Model has transformed the way public sector procurement works, shaping how contracts are awarded and how suppliers demonstrate their wider impact. But with new updates, different frameworks, and old versions still lingering, it can be hard to keep track of what matters most.
This guide brings together our most popular and up to date resources on the Social Value Model, helping you understand what it is, why it matters, and how to use it effectively.
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How to Find and Understand the Social Value Model (PPN 002)
In this explainer video, we walk you through the updated Social Value Model (PPN 002, March 2025)
What it is, how to find it on GOV.UK and what’s changed since the update.
You’ll see the difference between the PPN, the model itself, and the buyer’s guide, and learn why this framework matters for public sector procurement. Whether you’re a supplier trying to understand what buyers are looking for, or a procurement professional using the model for the first time, this video gives you a clear, practical overview.
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What is the Social Value Model?
Start with the basics. This blog explains what the Social Value Model is, why it was introduced, and how it shapes the way government buyers assess bids.goes here
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Complete Guide To The Social Value Model
Guide to the Social Value Model (PPN002). Learn key changes from PPN06/20, new procurement requirements, and how suppliers should prepare.tion goes here
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The Old Social Value Model
"Learn what the old Social Value Model (PPN06/20) was, why it’s being phased out, and how procurement has changed under the updated Social Value Model (PPN002).
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The Social Value Model versus the National TOMs
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.
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The Social Value Model: What Buyers Must Do and What Suppliers Should Watch For
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.