What is Social Value Portal?
Social Value Portal is the complete solution for measuring, managing, and maximising social impact at scale. It’s designed to bring all your Social Value needs into one place—whether you’re in procurement, supply chain, or broader business operations. The platform offers a robust, validated approach to quantifying social value, backed by consulting expertise and a suite of tools that help organisations prove their impact. From public sector bodies to private companies and third sector organisations, Social Value Portal is trusted by over 200 members to deliver meaningful social outcomes.
Main Benefits of Social Value Portal
Why choose Social Value Portal? Here’s what sets it apart:
- 200+ public and private sector organisations rely on it for their social value needs
- Billions in social value created and counting
- Industry-leading platform recognised as the UK standard for social value measurement
- Validated, robust measurement methods that ensure reliable results
- Consulting services that amplify and manage your social value impact
- Comprehensive training through the Social Value Academy
- Specialist support available every step of the way
Solutions Tailored for Every Social Value Journey
Social Value Portal isn’t a one-size-fits-all tool. It offers tailored solutions for different sectors and stages of your social value journey. Whether you’re a procurement professional aiming to deliver community impact, a supplier looking to win more bids, or a business wanting to maximise and prove your social actions, there’s a solution designed just for you. The platform also caters to specific industries like Real Estate, Government, Tech and Telecoms, Utilities and Energy, Security and Defence, and NHS and Healthcare. This sector-specific approach ensures relevance and effectiveness across the board.
Comprehensive Resources to Support Social Value Success
Beyond the platform and consulting, Social Value Portal provides a wealth of resources to keep organisations informed and equipped. From success stories that showcase real-world results to events and news that keep you up to date, the portal is a hub for all things social value. Toolkits like the Social Value 101 Toolkit, Buyer’s Toolkit, Bidder’s Toolkit, Success Factors Toolkit, and Social Value Model Toolkit offer practical guidance to embed social value into your processes. It’s about empowering organisations to not just measure but truly make social value count.
Industry-Leading Measurement and Reporting
At the heart of Social Value Portal is its measurement system, including the Social Value TOM System™—the UK’s standard for social value measurement. This validated and robust approach ensures that social value results are credible and actionable. Reporting is on demand, making it easy for organisations to track progress and communicate impact effectively. The platform integrates consulting and training to set users up for success, creating a winning formula that combines measurement, management, and amplification of social value.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Why Social Value Matters in Procurement and ESG
Social Value Portal plays a crucial role in embedding social value into procurement and supply chain processes, which is increasingly important for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals. By helping organisations measure and maximise their social impact, it supports responsible business practices that benefit communities and stakeholders alike. The platform’s ability to quantify social value means companies can prove their commitment to ESG principles, win more bids, and build stronger, more sustainable supply chains. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about creating lasting, positive change.
