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Feb 17, 20221 min read

Sustainability leaders on social procurement, collaboration and events

We asked sustainability leaders about the need to adopt social procurement, the benefits of collaboration and events.

Jan 18, 20224 min read

The Social Value Model 1 year on: leaders comment on PPN 06/20

We asked leaders from organisations affected by PPN 06/20 about the impact of the policy and what further actions they would like to see.

Jan 7, 20223 min read

Why 2022 is the year for social procurement

Whether your organisation is just getting started or expanding their social procurement activities, this is why 2022 is the year to act.

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Upcoming events for impact-focused buyers in November and December

Upcoming events on social procurement and sustainability for anyone looking to increase the positive impact of their organisation.

Nov 12, 20213 min read

How collaboration is helping the social enterprise sector thrive

We explore how our relationship with Orbit has helped social enterprises to secure more income and create impact.

Oct 28, 20213 min read

COP26: 4 social suppliers who can reduce your business' environmental impact

Find out how these social suppliers can reduce the harm done to the environment by your supply chain.

Sep 29, 20213 min read

6 insights from leaders of social procurement in construction

Leaders from across the built environment and social enterprise share their knowledge on how impactful social procurement can be achieved.

Sep 14, 20214 min read

Introducing the Social Procurement in Construction Guide

Introduction to the Social Procurement in Construction Guide by its author, social procurement consultant, Julie Youngman

Jul 13, 20215 min read

The Social Value Model: How to take advantage of a £284 billion opportunity

Alongside Hogan Lovells, we recently gathered experts to share insights on how to best capitalise on the new Social Value Model

May 25, 20214 min read

Using data analysis to support social procurement: a review of housing association supply chains

Supply Change has been part of a team reviewing the future strategic direction of the Community Impact Partnership, CIP

May 19, 20213 min read

How Wates are delivering social value through construction projects

Recently, Supply Change and Wates hosted a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for social enterprises who can deliver services to Wates projects in...

Apr 19, 20214 min read

Earth Day 2021: How can sustainable procurement ‘Restore our Earth’? With Josefine Hintz, ICLEI

The theme of this year’s Earth Day on the 22nd of April, Restore our Earth, is a challenge to leaders across the globe to rebuild an...

Mar 2, 20213 min read

Social value makes good business sense

Comment from Helen Moore, Managing Director, Orbit Homes In the lead up to International Women’s Day on the 8th of March and our...

Jan 22, 20212 min read

PPN 11/20: What does it mean for social enterprises?

On 15 December 2020 the Cabinet Office issued a Procurement Policy Note (PPN 11/20: Reserving Below Threshold Procurements) and...

Jan 14, 20213 min read

Social Enterprise Solutions for the Climate Emergency

The climate emergency is undoubtedly one of the greatest (if not the greatest) challenges we currently face right across the world. It is...

Jan 7, 20213 min read

So, what is a social enterprise?

Despite increased awareness and prominence of the social enterprise sector, there is still some confusion about how to define it. For...

Dec 15, 20203 min read

What does the New Social Value Framework Mean for Social Enterprises?

There’s no doubt about it, 2020 has been rough. The pandemic has deepened already existing inequalities, exposing the inadequacy of our...

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Nuneaton Signs: A Social Legacy

The past, present, and future of one of Britain’s longest running social enterprises Nuneaton Signs was opened by the Local Authority in...

Nov 13, 20204 min read

Social enterprises you (and your organisation) can buy from this Christmas

The lead up to Christmas this year is set to be remarkably unsocial, with lockdown restrictions extending until at least December 2nd....

Oct 27, 20203 min read

Performing due diligence with social enterprise suppliers

When thinking about bringing social enterprises into your organisation’s supply chain, there are a number of key questions you are likely...

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