Social Enterprise UK responds to government’s new procurement rules
Our response to the government announcement that public spending must back British jobs and skills in every postcode, set out in new Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 026.
Social Value Leaders’ Summit 2026
The Social Value Leaders’ Summit has become an agenda-setting event for policymakers, commissioners, business leaders, social enterprises, charities and social value practitioners who wish to see a procurement system which delivers better public services, better value for taxpayers, and better social and environmental outcomes for the country. Last year’s Summit took place just after the … Continued
WYK Digital
Discover how WYK Digital deliver a contract for the Department of Education creating opportunities for young people in digital marketing and tech jobs
Social Enterprise UK’s response to the National Procurement Policy Statement
Social Enterprise UK welcomes the publication of the government’s National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which recognises the power of public procurement, and how social enterprises “are more likely to generate diverse and thriving local economies, creating jobs and economic growth”. The new Procurement Act, launching on 24 February, will mean the biggest change to public … Continued
Social Value Leaders’ Summit 2025
Towards mission-driven procurement systems Our Social Value Leaders’ Summit on Wednesday 26 March in central London, brings together senior leaders and decision-makers from across the public, private and social enterprise sectors to discuss, debate and shape the future of social value. With the Procurement Act now live and the new National Procurement Statement (NPPS) giving social value … Continued
Driving inclusive growth in public procurement
Mark Cook is a partner at Social Value 2032 programme partner Anthony Collins law firm, who has 30 years’ experience of procurement with well-being at its heart. As UK Parliament reconvenes this week, change is afoot with our new Government. There is a clear determination to build the economy – drawing together themes of enabling … Continued