Social Value Statement
Here at Richmond we have responded by ensuring that there are systems in place to enable officers to consider the relevance of social, economic and environmental requirements when commissioning services.
Social value is to be considered in the initial stages of the commissioning cycle when reviewing service provision, conducting a needs analysis, consulting stakeholders and/or the marketplace, and specifying the services to be procured.
Service commissioners in conjunction with their procurement lead consider on a service by service basis the potential social value that could be delivered (with regard to our social value priorities) and the most appropriate procurement strategy to achieve these benefits.
Delivering Social Value for Richmond and Wandsworth with whatimpact
Why Richmond and Wandsworth have partnered with whatimpact to deliver Social Value
In January 2013 the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 became effective. Its aim is to help commissioners secure more value for money out of the services they procure, by encouraging commissioners to source new and innovative means of delivering services.
The Act requires public authorities to consider, in the pre-procurement stage, whether the procurement can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of the relevant area and whether consultation is needed to enable this.
Richmond and Wandsworth are engaging our suppliers to deliver meaningful Social Value
We follow strict procedures to ensure we obtain best value for money.
To purchase goods and services, we obtain quotations and tenders according to the value of the contract as follows:
- Up to £1,500 – use framework contract if one exists. If no framework contract exists, purchase from an appropriate source which ensures best value.
- £1,500 to £50,000 – use framework contract if one exists. If no framework contract exists get three written quotes in consultation with the Procurement team.
- £50,000 to £213,477 (the UKPCR Goods and Services limit) – get five written quotations or tenders (or the maximum number available from the market if the market is specialised or small), and obtain approval from the Head of Procurement.
For Suppliers
- Nationwide VCSE matchmaking
- Hyper-local social value delivery
- 300,000+ VCSEs with local projects
- Verified social value impact reporting
For VCSEs
- Connect with companies with donations to give
- Request money, products, and skill-based volunteers
- Streamlined social value impact reporting tool
- Grant reward for each social value impact report
Map & Search
Use our interactive map and filters to find the perfect hyper-local partners.
Suppliers can fast-track their matching by posting partnership offers for VCSEs to apply for.
Happy matching!
