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Get social procurement-ready for the construction sector

How social and environmental businesses can take advantage of social procurement opportunities in construction.

Oct 31, 20233 min read

How NatWest's social procurement partnership signals a brighter future for business and society

NatWest has become the latest big name to adopt social procurement and create social and environmental value from existing spending.

Oct 9, 20232 min read

This is how social and environmental businesses can sell to corporates

A 6 point guide to help social and environmental businesses sell to large private companies.

Oct 2, 20233 min read

How an influential buyer helped social enterprises support each other

Learn how an influential buyer supports social enterprises to work together.

Aug 17, 20233 min read

‘Why the hell didn't we do something?’ - The importance of social procurement in securing our future

What is the value of social procurement securing the future of their businesses and the planet?

Apr 12, 20233 min read

Ask the experts: selling to corporates

Hear insights about accessing procurement opportunities from a leading procurement professional and a successful social supplier.

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Who's leading the social procurement conversation?

Find what talks will feature at the Social Procurement Festival, who's speaking, what companies are represented and the event timings.

Feb 28, 20234 min read

Webinar | Introduction to social procurement

This webinar recording is for anyone wanting to create social value through their procurement spend by buying from social enterprises.

Nov 25, 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.

Feb 17, 20221 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 18, 20224 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.

Nov 12, 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 29, 20213 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

Sep 14, 20214 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

Jul 13, 20215 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...

May 19, 20213 min read

Women's voices lead push for better business

The Social Procurement Festival was dominated by women calling for our economy to change for good...

Mar 18, 20215 min read

Celebrating women creating global change through social procurement

Creating social value through your supply chain is becoming common practice for all kinds of organisations the world over. Women working...

Mar 8, 20216 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...

Mar 2, 20213 min read

Inspiring Women in Social Enterprise

Last month Pioneers Post announced its 2020 WISE100 list, recognising women in social enterprise for their contributions to the sector in...

Dec 9, 20203 min read

6 Steps to Social Procurement

Creating a social procurement strategy may seem like a complicated and daunting task, particularly in large organisations which have...

Jun 25, 20204 min read

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