TRAINING & COACHING

We can help you unlock the social value in the procurement pipeline; meaning that projects that may seem unachievable due to budget constraints can be measurably implemented.

Our social value training is built by industry leaders who know housing inside out. The team have led on projects for some of the largest housing associations in the UK and understand the complexities of a changing landscape of priorities.

Training: Embedding Social Value with Purpose
under the New Procurement Act

OVERVIEW

As the UK Procurement Act redefines how contracts are awarded, the role of social value has never been more important, or more achievable.

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This practical training is designed for housing associations, local authorities and their supply chain partners who want to understand how to maximise social value without adding unnecessary complexity or diverting focus from core responsibilities like building safety, damp and mould remediation, and service delivery.

Delivered by The Social Impact Consultancy, with expert contributors from social impact specialists, construction and project management, and procurement teams, this session brings together the people shaping and delivering social value every day by sharing what works, what’s required, and how to make it simple.

OUTCOME

By the end of this session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to embed social value effectively, confidently, and sustainably within their housing and local authority programmes. Helping deliver stronger communities while meeting the expectations of the UK Procurement Act.

WHO’S IT FOR?

Housing associations who need to embed social value strategically across asset management, maintenance, and community investment.

Local authorities and Municipalities integrating social value into procurement and partnership working in line with the procurement legislation.

Suppliers and Contractors seeking to demonstrate authentic, measurable impact aligned to client priorities.

WHAT’S COVERED?

Social Value and the Procurement Act 2023:

What the new legislation means for housing and local authority procurement, and how to align compliance with meaningful impact.

  • How to weave social value into existing operations, frameworks, and project delivery  so it strengthens, rather than distracts from, essential work on safety, quality, and resilience.

  • Step-by-step guidance and real-world case studies showing how organisations are creating meaningful outcomes through housing and construction activity.

  • Simple ways to evidence and report social value using recognised frameworks and procurement-friendly metrics.

    Expert Perspectives and Insights from across the sector: 

    • Social Impact Specialists on designing and measuring value that matters

    • Construction & Project Managers on integrating social outcomes into delivery

    • Procurement Leaders on aligning social value with compliance and best value principles

WHY IT MATTERS

Clarity in a changing landscape:
Understand what the new procurement rules mean and what they require and how it translates into day-to-day housing and regeneration work.

Confidence to act:
Discover straightforward, proportionate ways to deliver social value that complement, not compete with safety, compliance, and quality.

Collaboration that works:
Hear from peers across disciplines to build a shared, practical approach that delivers lasting community benefit.

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Online half-day or full-day workshops

Sector-focused sessions for housing, construction, and procurement teams

Follow-up clinics offering support on social value frameworks, reporting, and bid alignment