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.
NI Housing Executive, CTS Projects & WOMEN’STECH
Facilities management company CTS Projects was awarded a contract to provide maintenance services for Housing Executive properties. To deliver on the social value element of the contract, CTS engaged WOMEN’STECH, which offers training for women in non-traditional skills, such as construction and DIY.
Social value for Telefónica Tech includes partnering with Impact Training to deliver coding workshops for young people at risk of educational under-attainment
The Education Authority partnered with their supplier for fuel oil, LCC Group, to deliver social value initiatives for children and young people
