Social value is becoming an increasingly important part of winning work, particularly for businesses looking to secure public sector contracts or become part of major supply chains. But from the conversations we're having with our members and businesses across Bedfordshire, there is still some uncertainty around what social value actually means and what businesses need to do about it.
For many SMEs, it can sound like another procurement requirement to navigate, but the reality is that many businesses are already delivering social value every day. The challenge is recognising that contribution, recording it and being able to demonstrate the difference you're making when an opportunity arises.
