NHS LPP's Social Value Curriculum - Module 2 ,3 and 4

These sessions support NHS LPP members to access and complete any of the Social Value Curriculum Modules 2, 3, or 4, dependent on what is relevant to each person's role.

The session is opened with an introduction to what each module covers, and how to access the NHS Learning Hub, before learners complete self-directed learning at their own pace.

A member of the NHS LPP Sustainability and Social Value team will be on hand for the duration of the session to support with any questions you may have.

The session is closed with an opportunity for discussion about the learning content.

Module 2 - Managing social value in tenders

This module is for anyone who is responsible for setting up tenders and inviting social value offers from bidders.

On successful completion of this module, attendees will be able to:

1. Set up a tender on the Social Value Portal
2. Demonstrate how to manage a tender on the Social Value Portal
3. Update a social value schedule
4. Explain what ‘local’ means in the context of your procurements

Module 3 - Social Value evaluation

This module is for anyone who is responsible for evaluating incoming social value offers from bidders.

On successful completion of this module, attendees will be able to:

1. Check a social value bid is compliant with requirements.
2. Use clarification questions to evaluate a bid.
3. Calculate the quantitative scores of all bids for a tender.
4. Evaluate bidder delivery plans and provide a qualitative score with rationale.
5. Upload scores onto the Social Value Tool

Module 4 - Contract management and reporting of social value

This module is for anyone who is responsible for managing and reporting delivery of social value in live contracts.

On successful completion of this module, attendees will be able to:

1. Describe the importance of contract management in optimising contract outcomes.
2. Mobilise suppliers for social value delivery in live contracts.
3. Interpret the performance of social value delivery in live contracts.
4. Address off-target delivery of social value, applying remedies where appropriate.
5. Identify where to access further help and support