Social Value: Turning procurement into community impact

We believe every pound we spend should have a positive impact—not just for the NHS, but for our communities. Social value is a key part of how we work with suppliers and plan services.

We follow national guidance and NHS priorities to make sure our contracts and partnerships support:

  • Local jobs and training
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Community wellbeing
  • Reducing inequalities.

What we're doing

  • A Social Value Task Group is guiding this work across the Trust.
  • We’re building social value into contracts and business planning.
  • All procurement evaluations now include at least 10% weighting for social value.

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Looking ahead

We’re still early in our journey, but we’re already seeing the difference this makes—with suppliers offering commitments that support local employment, climate action, and stronger community ties.

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