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.
Telefónica Tech & Impact Training
As part of their Social Value commitments, Telefónica Tech partnered with community organisation Impact Training to deliver coding workshops for young people at risk of educational under-attainment. This helps equip the young people for jobs in the technology and IT sectors.
social value northern ireland education authority Findel period hygiene
Facilities management company CTS engaged WOMEN’STECH to deliver Social Value on a maintenance services contract for the NI Housing Executive
The Education Authority partnered with their supplier for fuel oil, LCC Group, to deliver social value initiatives for children and young people