Social value is at the heart of public procurement in Northern Ireland. It rewards businesses that act responsibly – plus it delivers real benefits for people, for communities and the planet.
Here is an example of what social value in procurement looks like in practice.
Social Value: Education Authority & LCC Group
The Education Authority’s contract for fuel oil was awarded to the LCC Group. Working in partnership, the Education Authority and LCC Group Ltd delivered social value initiatives that made a real difference for children and young people across Northern Ireland, including the provision of solar feasibility studies to three schools.
Social value for Telefónica Tech includes partnering with Impact Training to deliver coding workshops for young people at risk of educational under-attainment
Facilities management company CTS engaged WOMEN’STECH to deliver Social Value on a maintenance services contract for the NI Housing Executive
