Our Social Impact Series explore the community impact, measurement frameworks, and collaborative solutions for enhancing business contributions to society.
Social Value Workshops: Turn Social Impact into a Competitive Advantage
Embedding Social Value isn’t just about being responsible — it’s about being strategically smart.
More and more public sector contracts now include Social Value as a core requirement in the procurement process. Businesses that can evidence how they create positive community, environmental, and social impact are scoring higher in tenders and winning more work.
By integrating Social Value into your operations — from local employment and volunteering to carbon reduction and wellbeing initiatives — you not only strengthen your bids but also build a stronger, more resilient business that attracts clients, partners, and talent.
Our Social Value Workshops help you understand how Social Value drives both commercial advantage and community impact. Through these hands-on workshops, you’ll learn how to measure, manage, and communicate your Social Value in ways that deliver real business results.
Why Attend
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Learn how Social Value can strengthen your tenders and open new opportunities
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Build a practical strategy that combines social impact and business growth
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Gain the tools to measure, report, and communicate your impact with confidence
Social Value gets us to think differently — about how our businesses can support communities, protect the environment, and make a positive impact for future generations.
In today’s world, businesses are expected to do more than deliver products or services. Public sector contracts now increasingly assess how organisations contribute to wider goals such as social wellbeing, local employment, and sustainability. Businesses that can demonstrate genuine Social Value — including environmental responsibility — are gaining a competitive edge in tenders and procurement.
This workshop helps you understand what Social Value really means and how to embed it within your organisation’s strategy to create meaningful impact. You’ll learn how to develop a Social Value Strategy and Policy, explore measurement frameworks, and see best practice examples from Greater Manchester that show how businesses are integrating sustainability and social impact into their operations.
You’ll also discover how environmental initiatives — such as reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and building a decarbonisation plan — can form a key part of your Social Value offer and help strengthen future tender submissions.
Topics include:
- What is Social Value?
- Legislation around social value
- Why Social Value and sustainability matter for your organisation
- Developing a Social Value strategy and policy
- Measurement and reporting fundamentals
- Best practice from Greater Manchester
- Understanding climate change and building a decarbonisation plan
- Q&A session
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the definitions and legislation around Social Value and sustainability
- Know how to embed Social Value and green practices into your organisation’s strategy
- Be equipped to start creating your own Social Value strategy or policy document
- Recognise how sustainability initiatives can strengthen your bids and brand reputation
Once you’ve embedded Social Value within your business, the next step is learning how to measure and demonstrate your impact effectively.
Social Value is about more than good intentions — it’s about showing real, measurable results that matter to buyers, communities, and stakeholders. This practical workshop focuses on how to evaluate, quantify, and communicate your organisation’s Social Value through widely recognised frameworks.
You’ll learn how to assess your impact, calculate Social Return on Investment (SROI), and use frameworks such as the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) and the Social Value Model. You’ll also explore how environmental weighting and carbon reduction plans influence tender scoring — and how to position your business accordingly.
Topics include:
- Understanding Social Value and your business impact
- Social Return on Investment (SROI)
- National TOMs (NTs)
- The Social Value Model
- Reporting and communicating your Social Value
- Environmental weighting in tenders
- Carbon Reduction Plans
- Q&A session
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the key methods for measuring Social Value
- Know how to create a Social Value account or report for your organisation or contract
- Gain insight into best practice examples of how Social Value reporting strengthens tenders
Meet your trainers
Nadir Sultan – Social Value Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub
Prior to his role as a Social Value Specialist, Nadir was working as a Senior Social Value Advisor at The Social Value Portal where he helped to embed the National TOMs framework into local authority procurement across the country. Nadir has vast experience in working with commissioners, procurement teams and businesses to understand, embed and think about social value in their everyday working lives.
Paul Vicario – Social Value Specialist, GM Business Growth Hub
With over 5 years of experience delivering social value support to construction companies. Paul has worked on public sector contracts across the North West and has supported bid writing teams with successful tender submissions.
Piyush Singh – Sustainability Consultant, Green Economy
Piyush brings over a decade of diverse industry experience, empowering businesses to enhance energy efficiency, save costs, and create a roadmap towards Net Zero. As a sustainability consultant, he crafts bespoke solutions tailored to each business's unique needs, supporting with Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. With a keen eye for opportunity, he identifies and quantifies carbon-saving potentials across energy, materials, fuel, water, and waste streams. Piyush holds a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) and has experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 50001, and ISO 45001.
Your place on the workshop is not automatically confirmed and you will receive an email from BGHworkshops@growthco.uk once it is.
As this workshop is fully-funded, businesses are subject to funders' eligibility criteria. Please keep an eye out for communication from our Enquiry team at GM Business Growth Hub who will discuss your eligibility and complete paperwork. If your place is confirmed, you will receive an email from us with further details.
- Business trading in the Greater Manchester region.
- Micro business, small and medium-sized enterprise, or large business.
- Social enterprises where these engage in economic activity.
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