Date and time
Application closing date
Tuesday 23 June 2026 16:00
Location
Virtual
Contact email
supplyconnect@newable.co.ukSupply Connect Procurement Club: Social Value in Tendering
About this event
Unlock the power of social value in your tenders
With public sector buyers placing greater emphasis on social value than ever before, knowing how to effectively showcase it in your tenders is no longer optional, it’s essential.
Join Supply Connect and expert speaker, Fareita Udoh, for a dynamic webinar designed to provide SMEs with a practical overview of what the new rules mean in practice. Using real examples, including recent tendering work, we will outline how to interpret the updated Social Value Model and how to build compliant, competitive responses.
Social value is now a core requirement in UK public procurement. With the Procurement Act 2023, Procurement Policy Note (PPN 002 2025) and the updated National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) shaping how contracts are awarded, suppliers must be able to demonstrate credible, measurable and deliverable social value.
Participants will gain clarity on:
- The Social Value Model set out in PPN 002 (2025)
- How social value aligns with the Government’s five national missions
- The public benefit objective in section 12 of the Procurement Act
- What contracting authorities look for in delivery plans and KPIs
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them in tender submissions
Key speaker
Key takeaways
- A clear overview of the new procurement framework
- Practical guidance for writing strong social value responses based on proven tendering approaches
- Ready‑to‑use structures for commitments, KPIs and delivery plans
- A practical approach to embedding social value into business operations
- Building your confidence - because once you understand the rules, social value becomes a competitive advantage
Eligibility
A range of data points must be collected to assess your company's eligibility for the event based on the following criteria. Companies must:
- Be registered in the UK
- Meet the micro/small business definition of less than 50 employees as per the following definition
- Be trading for a minimum of 18 months
What's next?
This event is FREE to attend. Attendees must register via the 'Apply' button on the right of this page. Your business must meet the eligibility criteria detailed above, alongside pre-approval questions upon registration. Expressing an interest in attending does not guarantee your place at the event.
Contact us
Have a question about the event? Email our team at supplyconnect@newable.co.uk
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What is the Supply Connect programme?
Supply Connect is unlocking public sector contracts for UK businesses by connecting them with strategic suppliers and preparing them to become fit to supply.
Supply Connect is a national initiative to open up public sector supply chain opportunities to small and micro businesses – particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Supported by JPMorganChase and delivered by Enterprise Nation and Newable, the programme provides practical support to help SMEs get fit to supply and win government contracts via supplier contracts.
This event is designed and delivered by Newable as part of the Supply Connect programme.
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