Social value is no longer optional – it’s a game-changer. With the Procurement Act 2023 and NPPS 2025, public sector contracts now prioritise Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) over cost alone. That means contractors must prove measurable impact, transparent KPIs, and collaborative delivery to win.
What’s changing?
- Social value is taking centre stage: evidence-based impact and accountability are now critical
- Doors are opening: for SMEs and local supply chains
- Collaboration is considered key: with success dependent on partnerships and co-designing and sharing outcomes.
As the bar continues to rise, four key trends are emerging that will define what future success looks like:
- Transparent KPIs and accountability: public reporting on commitments and results is non-negotiable, with real risks of falling short
- Data driven impact: evidence-based measurement is setting the standard, using frameworks such as the Social Value Model and National TOMs Framework
- ESG integration: social value is no longer a standalone requirement and is being embedded in broader sustainability strategies
- Place based collaboration: co-designed, local initiatives to deliver lasting impact.
Why collaboration matters
The move to MAT places collaboration at the heart of public procurement. Contractors who embrace joint delivery models and shared accountability will ultimately win more work and create real community value.
How CloudNine can help
By combining our expertise in collaboration and social value, we enable contractors to supercharge project delivery and maximise social impact by:
- Embedding collaborative leadership and behaviours in bids and projects
- Co-designing initiatives with local communities and supply chains
- Integrating social value into ESG strategies for maximum impact
- Developing and implementing measurement tools and dashboards for transparency
- Equipping teams to adapt, innovate, and deliver better outcomes.
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