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

Helping social enterprises and charities get ready to win public sector contracts

SEUK are proud to be a delivery partner on the newly launched VCSE Contract Readiness Programme. 

Delivered in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) and Voice4 Change England, and funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) – the VCSE Contract Readiness Programme’s objective is to enable social enterprises and charities to compete alongside other organisations for public sector contracts.