Social Value Strategy
2024-2027
To maximise the impact of our social value strategy
we will collaborate with our partners, engaging them
on both the process and the outcomes so we work
together and share the vision for delivering social
value into communities.
Improving lives and places through quality procurement solutions
Our approach to social value has always been flexible to meet the needs and aspirations of our partners and communities we support. We achieve this through regionally based teams who are supported by a central Centre of Excellence.
The 2012 Social Value Act England, Wellbeing of Future Generations Wales Act 2015 and Scotland’s sustainable development goals, all set the expectation that all public sector organisations and their suppliers look beyond the financial cost of a contract to consider how the services they procure, can improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of an area.
The 2023 Procurement Act further establishes public benefit and community focus as key elements of ensuring public sector procurement helps support local communities and we will provide our customers with frameworks, advice, guidance and support to achieve this.
Our Social Value Priorities
Through partner and staff engagement we have identified three social value priority areas that, as a provider of construction frameworks in the public sector, LHCPG are well placed to support and deliver.
Enabling Social mobility
We believe in a fair and equal society where individuals, from all backgrounds, have equal opportunities to succeed. Our focus on employment and skills will result in greater opportunities for the communities we and our partners support and will strengthen social cohesion by reducing disparities and fostering a sense of belonging.
Ultimately, prioritising social mobility and inclusion not only benefits individuals by empowering them to reach their full potential but also enriches the fabric of British society as a whole, creating a more just and prosperous nation.
Focus on the wellbeing of individuals
The planet and environment in which they depend and live: When individuals are mentally and physically healthy, they are more able to contribute positively, driving the local economy and delivering better connected and inclusive communities.
Moreover, prioritising wellbeing fosters a compassionate and supportive society, where individuals feel valued and supported in times of need.
Promoting wellbeing helps to alleviate the burden on healthcare and social services, leading to more efficient resource allocation and improved outcomes.
By placing a premium on individual wellbeing, we help enable more resilient and happy people who are better equipped to tackle the challenges of the modern world, leading to a more flourishing and sustainable society for all.
The planet and environment in which they depend and live
A healthy environment directly impacts the quality of life for everyone, providing clean air, water, and green spaces for recreation and social engagement. In addition, a thriving environment can be designed to support biodiversity, which is essential for ecosystem stability and resilience against environmental threats such as climate change and natural disasters.
A clean and sustainable environment attracts investment and businesses, fostering economic growth and prosperity within local communities. Thus, prioritising the health of the planet and local environment is essential for ensuring the well-being, resilience, and prosperity of local communities now and for future generations.
Our Approach
LHCPG will seek to increase its role in guiding and influencing, for example, LHCPG will increase funding in local communities to deliver better outcomes for our partners and their communities. We will provide frameworks and services that guide and advise partners and suppliers on delivering social value to ‘improve lives and places’.
One of our social value strengths is the diversity of our supply chain and we will work with smaller local suppliers, guiding them through the social value procurement processes, so that they understand the scale and level of impact is proportionate and achievable. Companies appointed to our frameworks who require guidance on what is required to shape and deliver social value will be supported through the process.
Our approach is to produce a ‘procurement added value’ to buying solutions and we will achieve that through sharing joint visions and delivery methods. A key requirement of LHCPG’s social value strategy will be to achieve the buy-in from our partners.