How to place social enterprises at the heart of procurement – The Social Value Leaders’ Summit Summary Report
On Wednesday 25 March 2026, leaders from across the private, public and social enterprise sectors came together at the Strand Palace Hotel to discuss and debate the future of social value, one year after the passing of the Procurement Act and the opportunities it presented to social enterprises. This short report summarises some of the key discussion points which emerged from the workshops, panel discussions and keynote speeches from Professor Mariana Mazzucato, Josh Babarinde MP and Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy - Mete Coban. It brings together an overview of the recent changes to the procurement landscape and the opportunities they provide for VCSEs, and also looks in detail at the main challenges raised by attendees when it comes to embedding social value at the heart of public and private contracts.
