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In this 5 Minutes With Dr Richard Milburn, Visiting Lecturer in War Studies at King’s College London, discusses his work connecting conservation, peacebuilding and behavioural science. He explores “corkscrew thinking,” gamified learning through Tunza Games, and innovative ideas for delivering social value.

Discover the ‘four golden rules’ Public Sector Buyers must follow under the UK Social Value Model, and what every supplier needs to do to stay compliant and competitive.

The Social Value Model is central to government procurement but it’s often misunderstood. This Guide explains what it is, why it matters for bidding and how organisations can use it to strengthen proposals and deliver real impact.

The Social Value Model is central to government procurement but it’s often misunderstood. This blog explains what it is, why it matters for bidding and how organisations can use it to strengthen proposals and deliver real impact.

The original Social Value Model is being phased out, but many organisations don’t yet grasp why or how this shift matters. This blog walks you through what the old model was, how and when it’s being retired, and what that means for your tenders and strategies moving forward.

Employee volunteering has huge potential - but good intentions aren’t enough. This blog explores common pitfalls like restrictive policies, poorly matched opportunities, and PR-led projects, and offers practical advice for creating impactful, purpose-driven volunteering programmes.

How can charities attract the right volunteer support and maximise social value? Discover why a ‘shopping list’ of charity needs helps businesses offer meaningful help, builds stronger partnerships, and delivers real impact for communities and beneficiaries.

In this 5 Minutes With blog, Angela Halliday from Sodexo explores how large businesses can embed social value into everyday operations. From inclusive recruitment to influencing supply chains, they discuss practical strategies for making social impact more than a box-ticking exercise and how storytelling can be as powerful as data when it comes to proving value.

In this 5 Minutes With blog, Angela Benson and Sarah Hinchliffe from the APMP UK Social Value Working Group reflect on the changing landscape of social value in bids. From early planning to writing stronger responses, they share practical advice for bid professionals navigating buyer expectations, evolving criteria, and the reality of scoring well in public procurement.

In this 5 Minutes With blog, Catherine Manning, Board Member of Social Value International and Programme Director of Measure Up, shares her perspective on the evolving world of social value measurement. She explores the shift from theory to practice, the role of technology, and the importance of transparency in valuation. Discover how Catherine is helping organisations move beyond good intentions to measurable impact, making social value more accessible, practical, and powerful.

In this 5 Minutes With blog, Lindsay Maguire, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform at the Cabinet Office, explores how the new Procurement Act is transforming government procurement to prioritise social value. She discusses key changes, including the shift to Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) and enhanced transparency through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Discover how the UK Government is balancing cost, impact, and accountability to make procurement a strategic force for good.