We are thrilled to announce that whatimpact has been accepted onto the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6322 Fund Administration & Disbursement Services DPS (FAADS) Framework! This exciting development adds to our existing place on the RM6173 Automation Marketplace DPS, making it even easier for public sector organisations to procure our services. As a provider on
The Future of Social Value: Thoughts from the YPSV Panel Last week, our CEO Tiia Sammallahti joined a panel at the Young Professionals in Social Value (YPSV) event, hosted at BT’s offices in London. It brought together 50 early-career professionals from across sectors, all focused on a shared mission: how to shape the future of
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