Social Value in Procurement: Navigating the New Landscape The Evolving Framework of Social Value Procurement The new Procurement Act, National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), and PPN 002 represent significant shifts in integrating social value into public procurement. According to Tiia Sammallahti of whatimpact.com, these frameworks strongly emphasise partnerships with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE)

What is the National Social Value Marketplace? 🔗 www.nationalsocialvaluemarketplace.com Local and Central Government authorities have a legal responsibility to ensure taxpayers’ money is used efficiently when procuring services and products. Our platform provides a FREE and seamless social value matchmaking solution for the public sector, replacing costly local directories and overlapping systems, saving each council

Social value requirements in public sector contracts are creating valuable partnership opportunities for charities, social enterprises, community groups, and initiatives (VCSEs). Public sector contractors are actively seeking partnerships with organisations that enhance employment, improve biodiversity and environmental conditions, boost health and wellbeing, and strengthen social cohesion in our communities. Local authorities—including councils, counties, NHS trusts,

The Challenge of Effective Volunteering Volunteering management represents one of the most challenging aspects of delivering social value. Creating alignment between volunteering opportunities and workforce engagement requires careful planning. When businesses allocate 1-3 dedicated volunteering days per employee annually, they’re making a significant investment. The destination of these valuable hours matters greatly. Simply tracking attendance

Opinion piece by Tiia Sammallahti, CEO, whatimpact National Social Value Marketplace   Last week, the government released its new National Procurement Policy Statement to support the new Procurement Act 2023 taking place on 24th February 2025, outlining how it plans to leverage its £350 billion annual buying power to benefit society. This builds on the

Dear Reader, Everyone at whatimpact is excited to start 2025 with transformative news that will redefine how VCSE partnerships are formed and how social value is managed in the UK. Over the past twelve months, we’ve had countless conversations with public sector organisations, housing associations, and procurement agencies. A consistent theme is predominant: the challenge