Social Value Consultancy
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At the heart of our work lies a simple conviction: projects and investments should leave a legacy that’s greater than profit.
What Is Social Value Consultancy?
As a dedicated social value consultancy, we specialise in creating measurable outcomes that extend beyond financial return, embedding social impact into every stage of project delivery.
We seek out high-potential sectors, like net zero housing, where the need is urgent and the opportunity is transformative. By working alongside visionary organisations, communities and change-makers, we unlock social, economic and environmental value that makes a real and lasting difference.
Cyd Innovation provide a FREE consultation to ensure you maximise your return from our Social Value Services.
What is Social Value?
Social Value means creating positive outcomes for people, places, and the planet – not just financial returns.
This includes strengthening social sustainability through fair employment, inclusive engagement, and improvements to community wellbeing. It also means embracing Corporate Social Responsibility in a way that is authentic and aligned to real needs.
For example:
If Cyd Innovation delivers a housing retrofit project, the social value could include warmer homes (reducing fuel bills), new local jobs (boosting the economy), and carbon savings (helping the environment).
Find the extended definition of Social Value from the Institute For Social Value.
In a housing and retrofit context, this might include:
- Creating local jobs and apprenticeships
- Upskilling young people in construction or energy roles
- Supporting local businesses through procurement
- Improving resident health and wellbeing (eg. through warmer homes)
- Reducing fuel poverty and improving energy efficiency
- Environmental improvements (biodiversity, green spaces)
- Reducing carbon emissions and supporting Net Zero
- Volunteering or donating to community projects
- Providing educational resources for schools or tenants
Why Social Value Should Matter To You
Legal Requirements To Embed Social Value
If you’re delivering housing projects, retrofit work or managing public assets, Social Value isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s a requirement.
In England, the new Procurement Act 2023 further strengthens these obligations, aligning them with principles outlined in the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS). This reflects a growing demand for transparent, values-led commissioning.
Public sector organisations (like councils and social landlords) now have a duty to consider Social Value Management in everything they buy or build. This means it’s no longer enough to deliver a project on time and on budget. It must also deliver on impact.
Key Considerations For Organisations:
Social Value is built into UK law, especially for public sector organisations like councils, housing providers, and local authorities.
When contracts are awarded for housing upgrades, energy efficiency works, or new developments, buyers must consider:
What difference will this project make for local people?
Will it create jobs or apprenticeships?
Will it support local businesses?
Will it reduce carbon emissions or protect the environment?
Will it improve health, wellbeing, or skills in the community?
Embed Social Value Into Your Project.
Cyd Innovation provides consultancy that helps organisations embed social sustainability into procurement, project planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with both the Social Value Act and new frameworks such as the Procurement Act 2023 and NPPS.
Key Legislation You Need to Know
Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
Requires all public sector bodies in England and Wales to consider social, economic, and environmental benefits when spending public money.
Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015
A world-leading Welsh law that ensures decisions today protect the needs of future generations, driving long-term thinking, prevention and community involvement.
Community Benefits Clauses (Wales)
Used in public sector contracts to make sure projects deliver added value, including local jobs, skills training, environmental improvements, and support for community projects.
National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS)
The NPPS sets out the strategic priorities that public sector bodies in England must consider when planning and delivering procurement.
