Peer Learning Forum: Social Value – Are We There Yet?
Thu, 15 May @ 10:00 – 11:30
This is an online event that will take place on Microsoft Teams.
Audience
Business in the Community (BITC) members who have advisory in their membership package. Our Peer Learning Forums (PLF) are now open to all members who have advisory in their membership package – hosted by our issue experts, there are 20 forums a year, covering a range of responsible business areas and enabling our members to discuss challenges, solutions and ideas.
About the event
Social Value has been shaping public procurement since the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, evolving through frameworks like the National TOMs (2016), created to increase consistency and understanding for Local Authorities, and the Social Value Model released in 2020. Now, with the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) 2023 aligning with the Procurement Act 2023, we ask: Are we there yet?
Whilst there can be no doubt that getting more for our tax pounds is a win for everyone and Social Value presents a good and useful way, beyond cost, of comparing tenders, challenges remain—fragmented approaches, inconsistent measurement, and businesses grappling to evidence social impact through a system that rewards quick wins. But what if, through consistency and collaboration, we could drive meaningful change—lifting communities out of poverty while delivering public services that truly work?
In this Peer Learning Forum we will explore current risks, opportunities, and trends. We will discuss engaging colleagues across the business, engaging with suppliers and clients through partnership working, being proactive as well as responsive, and investing to create change.
About Business in the Community’s Peer Learning Forums
BITC’s Peer Learning Forums provide a confidential environment to discuss common issues, solutions, and good practice. There will be an emphasis on discussion and sharing experiences. All contributions from businesses will be confidential within the group and won’t be shared externally by BITC.
Booking and contact details and further information
- Contact Jessica Hart , Event Coordinator, BITC for any further questions.
- Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.
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