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With the achievement of SVQM’s first-ever Platinum award by Kier Transportation, we look at the process, the benefits and why accreditation matters now more than ever.
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.
Learn how to create a social value policy that supports accreditation, procurement compliance and ESG reporting through measurable outcomes and governance.
Understand the difference between Themes and Standards in social value accreditation, and how audit categories ensure evidence-based social value verification.
Learn what counts as valid social value evidence. Social Value Quality Mark guides you through audits, accreditation, and impact verification.
Explore the nine audit categories used in social value accreditation. Learn how SVQM assesses planning, outcomes, & evidence at Silver, Gold & Platinum levels.
As a Gold awardee of the Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM), AWW’s work goes beyond aesthetic to foster healthier, more inclusive, and resilient communities.
Explore the 9 social value themes used in SVQM accreditation. See indicators and examples that strengthen public sector bids and evidence ethical impact.
Understand what is meant by social value and how they differ from CSR and ESG. Learn how SVQM supports audit-ready impact aligned with public procurement goals.
Learn how to calculate social value for accreditation & procurement success. This step-by-step guide supports audit readiness & stronger social value reporting.
Let’s start by saying that B-Corp is great! It is extremely well thought of and demonstrates a business’s commitment to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.
Social Value Quality Mark CIC has introduced a new ‘Impact Assured’ mark, providing independent assurance of an organisation’s social value claims. It comes at a time when there is enhanced focus on both authorities and suppliers to demonstrate that activities and claims are legitimate.
Social value has a central role to play in the positive transformation of the NHS and our healthcare systems. But how can health organisations and NHS suppliers get smarter at embedding best practice at scale?
One of the largest business and IT consulting firms in the world – CGI – has been awarded the prestigious Silver accreditation by SVQM CIC.
Three leaders in UK social value, Social Value Business, Social Value Quality Mark CIC and Impact Reporting Ltd, are announcing a national partnership with a shared aim - to help clients combat ‘value washing’.
For some time now, NHS organisations and suppliers have been getting to grips with social value requirements in public procurement.
Social Value Quality Mark CIC has awarded Silver to Airwalk Reply – a consultancy that supports organisations with their tech transformation.
Social Value Quality Mark CIC has awarded the Silver Quality Mark to QTS Group. QTS becomes the first dedicated rail business to attain Silver.
Kier Transportation has achieved a construction and infrastructure industry first by being awarded Gold accreditation by the Social Value Quality Mark CIC
SVQM MD Richard Dickins discusses the aims and benefits of the new SVQM Health Award - the first UK-wide social value accreditation for healthcare.
Kier Transportation has achieved a construction and infrastructure industry first by being awarded Gold accreditation by the Social Value Quality Mark CIC
Social Value Quality Mark CIC has presented its Silver Award to Carnell – a provider of specialist services for the UK’s road network.
SVQM has awarded the first UK-wide social value accreditation for healthcare to NHS Cheshire and Merseyside.
Do you work in the public, private or voluntary health sector? Are you aware of the requirements around social value but finding it hard to get to grips with?
Social Value Quality Mark (SVQM) CIC and NHS Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit (CSU) are announcing a new partnership to nurture and celebrate the highest social value standards in healthcare.
For AWW, progressing quickly from Bronze to Silver accreditation has led to greater fulfilment for the business and its employees. Social Value Business – home of the Quality Mark – has been with them at every step.
Social Value Quality Mark CIC has awarded Bronze to PDMS – a software engineering and digital transformation company celebrating 30 years in business. PDMS becomes the first company on the Isle of Man to receive the Mark.
Five of the businesses within Clece Care Services Group have been awarded the Social Value Quality Mark® Bronze Award. It highlights the organisation’s work to invest in skills in healthcare – one of the UK’s most understaffed industries – and to support the mental wellbeing of workers.
Founder Richard Dickins explains the thought behind updating the Social Value Quality Mark®
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.
