In our next Procurement Week podcast, Dr Rebecca Rees and Andrew Van Doorn, Chief Executive of HACT, discuss the significance of social value in public procurement, especially in light of the new Procurement Act 2023. They explore the importance of understanding social value as an impactful measure, the necessity of partnerships, and the role of pre-market engagement.

The conversation also addresses the limitations of procurement in achieving social value, the true costs associated with it and the need for assurance and evaluation to ensure authenticity and effectiveness in delivering social value outcomes.