Across the UK, millions of pounds in promised community benefits — apprenticeships, green spaces, youth programmes, local jobs — are at risk of never materialising because social value in public procurement has become a “wild west” of unverifiable claims and inconsistent standards.

Social Value Director Emmanuelle Rodarie shares their journey to Silver and how this construction company approaches its community partnerships.

Leading contractor company Bouygues UK has achieved the Silver Level Social Value Quality Mark in under three months. This makes them the first organisation to fast-track from Bronze to Silver, while accelerating efforts to address the UK construction sector’s critical skills shortage.

The Honeypot Children's Charity has strengthened its commitment to supporting children needing additional support across Hampshire after being awarded the Bronze Social Value Quality Mark.

The Social Value Quality Mark® (SVQM) has today announced a new fast-track Bronze and Silver accreditation route, enabling organisations to achieve Silver status in as little as three months. 

In a sector often challenged by skills shortages and under-representation, Kier Transportation stands out for its exemplary approach to ED&I. In this interview with Donna Howard, head of social impact & inclusion, we explore the systems, partnerships and experiences that have shaped the team’s journey.

Discover why a credible social value tender response strengthens bids. SVQM accreditation provides evidence, trust, and procurement readiness.

The Public Procurement Act 2023 raises the bar for suppliers. Social Value Quality Mark explains MAT, compliance risks, and how accreditation builds trust.