Winning public sector contracts takes into account an extensive range of factors beyond cost and technical capability. Increasingly, government buyers want to see how suppliers will generate wider benefits for society; from reducing carbon emissions, to supporting diverse and inclusive workforces, to strengthening local communities.
In the UK, social value commitments account for at least 10% of tender evaluation scores under the government’s Social Value Model. That means a strong social value response can make the difference between winning and losing.
