Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with an update on the impact of Social Value in respect of the Council’s procurement and commissioning arrangements during 2021/22 following the introduction of the new policy and toolkit in October 2020.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Note the continued positive impact of the Council’s Social Value in Procurement policy in terms of suppliers’ social value commitments and associated outputs;

(ii)  Approve the updated Social Value Toolkit 2022 as set out at Appendix 1 to the report, reflecting the change from five Social Value themes to the three themes and top-level ambitions of:

Investment in Local People: A resilient population. Supporting higher levels of local employment, income, independence, and wellbeing in the borough.

Investment in Local Economy: A vibrant, future focused local economy. A resilient economy that meets the needs of the local population.

Environmental Sustainability: Better outcomes for all. An environmentally sustainable economy with improved air quality and reduced transport, waste, and packaging.

(iii)  Note the Council’s plan to pilot a programme focussing on work experience for young people and those disadvantaged in the workplace.