An interactive session exploring how Social Value can be a genuine differentiator in winning bids.

An interactive session exploring how Social Value can be a genuine differentiator in winning bids — not just a compliance exercise. Through discussion and practical insights, learn how to embed Social Value meaningfully into procurement responses and planning.

What is social value - the origins and principles of Social Value and why it is embedded in public procurement and bidding processes

Why is social value important - the benefits to bidders and the community as well as misconceptions and pitfalls to avoid

How Social Value impacts your bids - how the right approach will impact your success rates

Social Value and the Procurement Act 2023 - how legislation really underpins the importance of social value

TOMS - explaining the TOMS (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) framework and looking at your own initiatives with measurable outcomes

What you can do to improve your bids - what you can do before the bid is advertised and how to maximise your scores, considering reporting and evidence