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Standing out from the crowd: How tech providers can better compete on social value
Society’s understanding of social value has advanced dramatically in a few years. The base was initially set low; showing a cursory understanding of the concept, together with well-intentioned tactical activity like volunteering or tree planting it was sometimes sufficient to get a foot in the door with local councils.
Unpacking social value in procurement: A perspective from Liverpool City Region
The new Public Procurement Act is set to create more opportunities for a broader range of organisations. But only if authorities take the necessary steps to engage suppliers in the right way.
Graft, tenacity and a touch of maverick: embedding social value across Cheshire & Merseyside
When Dave Sweeney first got started with social value, he readily admits few people understood his job.
Now the region has one of the UK's most innovative and flourishing social value scenes, thanks to the work of the Cheshire & Merseyside Health & Care Partnership.
Are you ready for the new Procurement Act?
Social Value Business welcomes the introduction of the new Public Procurement Act, which has the potential to transform public spending power for the benefit of communities.
Language Empire translates ‘work for good’ into clear social impact approach
With support from Social Value Business, Language Empire has strengthened its social value approach, identity, storytelling and culture.
Our journey to Silver: embedding social value within our health systems
Social value has a central role to play in the positive transformation of the NHS and our healthcare systems. But how can health organisations and NHS suppliers get smarter at embedding best practice at scale?
Unpacking social value in procurement: A perspective from Liverpool City Region
Unpacking social value in procurement: A perspective from Liverpool City Region
The new Public Procurement Act is set to create more opportunities for a broader range of organisations. But only if authorities take the necessary steps to engage suppliers in the right way.
In this insightful podcast, SVB’s Richard Dickins interviews Liam Power, Procurement Lead for Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Liam shares his thoughts on best practice when it comes to engagement, including how procurement has needed to evolve from a desk-based role to one which is far more community integrated.
His tips and insights are helpful to councils and suppliers alike.
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