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1/ The government published a new #SocialValue framework yesterday which will apply to new procurements from 1 Jan 2021. Details here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/921437/PPN-06_20-Taking-Account-of-Social-Value-in-the-Award-of-Central-Government-Contracts.pdf
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2/ The framework sets out areas of priority areas for SV to address (eg. Covid-19 recovery, economic inequality, climate change, wellbeing). Further guidance will give more detail on how to evaluate each area.
3/ An important recommendation is the 10% minimum weighting - but we think this is too low.
4/ Still, the framework is a positive step to embedding #SocialValue: in particular for the drive to improve diversity and collaboration in supply chains.
5/ We hope to also see volunteering included in the wellbeing metrics when they are published.
6/ The efficacy of the framework will depend on metrics and application (further guidance to follow from government).
7/7 We will be working with @VCSECrownRep to ensure model levels playing field for voluntary organisations.
