Embedding Social Value - From Strategy to Tender Success

Social Value gets us to think differently — about how our businesses can support communities, protect the environment, and make a positive impact for future generations.

In today’s world, businesses are expected to do more than deliver products or services. Public sector contracts now increasingly assess how organisations contribute to wider goals such as social wellbeing, local employment, and sustainability. Businesses that can demonstrate genuine Social Value — including environmental responsibility — are gaining a competitive edge in tenders and procurement.

This workshop helps you understand what Social Value really means and how to embed it within your organisation’s strategy to create meaningful impact. You’ll learn how to develop a Social Value Strategy and Policy, explore measurement frameworks, and see best practice examples from Greater Manchester that show how businesses are integrating sustainability and social impact into their operations.

You’ll also discover how environmental initiatives — such as reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and building a decarbonisation plan — can form a key part of your Social Value offer and help strengthen future tender submissions.

Topics include:

• What is Social Value?
• Legislation around social value
• Why Social Value and sustainability matter for your organisation
• Developing a Social Value strategy and policy
• Measurement and reporting fundamentals
• Best practice from Greater Manchester
• Understanding climate change and building a decarbonisation plan
• Q&A session

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Understand the definitions and legislation around Social Value and sustainability
• Know how to embed Social Value and green practices into your organisation’s strategy
• Be equipped to start creating your own Social Value strategy or policy document
• Recognise how sustainability initiatives can strengthen your bids and brand reputation

Meet your trainers

Nadir Sultan is a Social Value Specialist from GM Business Growth Hub (Growth Company). Prior to his role as a Social Value Specialist, Nadir was working as a Senior Social Value Advisor at The Social Value Portal where he helped to embed the National TOMs framework into local authority procurement across the country. Nadir has vast experience in working with commissioners, procurement teams and businesses to understand, embed and think about social value in their everyday working lives.

Paul Vicario is a Social Value Specialist from the GM Business Growth Hub with 5 years of experience delivering social value support to construction companies. Paul has worked on public sector contracts across the North West and have supported bid writing teams with successful tender submissions.

Piyush Singh brings over a decade of diverse industry experience, empowering businesses to enhance energy efficiency, save costs, and create a roadmap towards Net Zero. As a sustainability consultant, he crafts bespoke solutions tailored to each business's unique needs, supporting with Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. With a keen eye for opportunity, he identifies and quantifies carbon-saving potentials across energy, materials, fuel, water, and waste streams. Piyush holds a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and has experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001.

Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.

As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. Please keep an eye out for communication from our Enquiry team at GM Business Growth Hub who will discuss your eligibility and complete paperwork. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.

• Business trading in the Greater Manchester region.
• Sole trader, micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
• Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.

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