In the UK, social value has become a vital element of public sector procurement. A well-developed social value strategy is crucial for any organisation looking to win and deliver public contracts.

At Cyd Innovation, we help organisations embed meaningful Social Value strategy into their bids, turning good intentions into clear, measurable commitments that win contracts and deliver real-world impact.

Recent updates to procurement law have reinforced the importance of social value.

With a minimum 10% weighting and inclusion in contract KPIs, social value is now integral to public procurement, with potential for non-compliance to result in debarment

The evolution of social value legislation

  • Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012
  • The Young Review 2015
  • PPN 06/20 The Social Value Model
  • The Procurement Act 2023
  • 2025 NPPS & PPN 002 The New Social Value Model
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We work with suppliers, contractors, and housing providers to build Social Value strategy into tender submissions that stand out for all the right reasons.

Our support includes:

Aligning your procurement practices with external frameworks, updating documentation, and evaluating bids to identify the strongest social value responses.

Crafting clear, compelling responses that align with buyer requirements and scoring criteria.

Establishing transparent measurement and reporting frameworks for social value, enabling accountability, clarity, and maximum impact.