Social Value Statement
We are committed to ensuring that social value is embedded in the way we deliver fusion energy research and innovation. Every contract we award is an opportunity to create lasting benefits for our communities, the economy, and the environment, alongside delivering world-class scientific and technical outcomes.
Through our procurement, we look for partners who will help develop local skills, create high-quality employment opportunities, support innovation, strengthen regional supply chains, and contribute to our sustainability ambitions. We encourage suppliers to think creatively about how their work can deliver wider value, whether that is inspiring the next generation through STEM outreach, providing apprenticeships and training, supporting local community initiatives, or reducing environmental impact.
To ensure these commitments translate into meaningful outcomes, we set clear social value expectations during procurement and monitor delivery throughout the life of our contracts. We work with suppliers to identify opportunities that align with our priorities, enabling them to deliver measurable benefits that support both local communities and the UK’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
This approach ensures that every investment delivers more than its immediate purpose. It helps build a skilled workforce, drives innovation, strengthens communities, and supports the long-term development of clean fusion energy for the benefit of society.
Delivering Social Value for UK Atomic Energy Authority with whatimpact
The UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to embedding social value throughout its procurement activities. We work with suppliers who can deliver positive economic, social and environmental outcomes alongside supporting our mission to develop sustainable fusion energy. Social value forms an important part of our procurement approach, helping ensure that our investments generate lasting benefits for communities, industry and the wider UK.
Our approach is aligned with government social value priorities and encourages suppliers to contribute in areas such as:
- Developing local skills, apprenticeships and high-quality employment opportunities
- Supporting innovation, SMEs and resilient UK supply chains
- Inspiring future generations through STEM education and outreach
- Reducing environmental impacts and contributing to net zero ambitions
- Strengthening local communities and creating inclusive economic growth
To ensure these commitments translate into meaningful outcomes, we set clear social value expectations throughout our procurement processes and work with suppliers to identify initiatives that deliver measurable, long-term impact. Progress is monitored to maintain accountability and demonstrate the value created through our contracts.
By partnering with whatimpact, we connect suppliers with charities, social enterprises, schools and community organisations that align with UKAEA’s priorities. This makes it easier to develop contract-specific social value plans that are measurable, impactful and support both local communities and the UK’s transition to a sustainable fusion-powered future.
For Suppliers
- Nationwide VCSE matchmaking
- Hyper-local social value delivery
- 300,000 VCSEs and projects aligning with GOV SVM and TOM System™
- Verified social value impact reporting
For VCSEs
- Connect with companies with donations to give
- Request money, products, and skill-based volunteers
- Streamlined tools for reporting back on social value
- Grant reward for each social value impact report
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