Netcompany UK has become the first tech provider to achieve Social Value Quality Mark® Gold accreditation. The award recognises Netcompany’s progress to embed social value at the heart of the organisation. It also acknowledges Netcompany’s distinct and mature Social Value Strategy that harnesses the company’s IT credentials to drive value for communities.

Netcompany UK has a long-standing relationship with Social Value Quality Mark, having gained Levels 1 and 2 (equivalent to Bronze and Silver) in 2022. They were first introduced by public sector procurement specialists, Advice Cloud, who as part of their work with Netcompany felt that SVQM was the best fit for long term delivery and accreditation of their social value goals.

Social Value Quality Mark CIC undertook a rigorous audit, based on 12 months of evidence provided by Netcompany UK. The Auditor also conducted a series of interviews with internal and external stakeholders to understand how social value was being perceived, delivered and experienced.

Highlights of the audit process show that Netcompany UK has:

  • Created 211 new, regionally-based jobs
  • Supported 323 UK-based suppliers, with 51.4% of supply chain spending placed with SMEs
  • Invested £83,935 directly with partnership organisations and charities
  • Directly supported 754 young people from local schools in host communities, educating them on digital careers
  • Provided training on Disability Awareness to 427 employees and is a Level 2 Disability Confident organisation
  • Provided digital skills training for 173 armed forces community personnel and is a Silver-level signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant

‘We’ve built a richer understanding of how to measure, develop and maximise value.’

Richard Davies, Country Managing Partner, UK, said: “We push the boundaries to capture local impact, increase job creation and tackle inequality. I’m delighted that, as a result of our approach, we have become the first tech provider to receive Social Value Quality Mark CIC’s prestigious Gold Award.

“This accreditation recognises the extensive progress we’ve made to grow our impact against the pledges we set ourselves. In the process, we’ve developed a richer understanding of how to measure, develop and maximise the Netcompany pound to support our people, planet and small businesses. It’s huge testament to our workforce who’ve been so committed to the cause.”

“This badge of distinction recognises transparency, ethics and sustainability.”

Richard Dickins, MD Social Value Quality Mark CIC said: “We’re proud to award Netcompany with Gold. This badge of distinction tells others that this is an organisation upholding the highest levels of transparency, ethics and sustainability through its everyday decision-making and operations.

“Netcompany intrinsically links its purpose as a digital transformation provider, to its role in supporting an inclusive and sustainable society. Our auditor particularly recognised the role of Netcompany in supporting new jobs and developing strong partnerships.”

Chris Farthing, CEO Advice Cloud, added: “We are delighted by Netcompany’s achievement, which will undoubtedly drive far-reaching benefits for stakeholders and communities.”