Introduction to Public Sector Procurement and Social Value

Discover how your social enterprise can unlock new income streams by engaging with public sector procurement. This practical workshop is an essential starting point for social entrepreneurs ready to explore how to win contracts, deliver social value, and become ‘tender ready’.

This interactive online session is designed to demystify public sector tendering, introduce key legislation like the Social Value Act and the Procurement Act 2023, and highlight how social ventures can align their impact with commissioning priorities.

What you’ll get from this course:

• A clear understanding of public sector procurement processes and legislation
• Insight into what public bodies are looking for — and how social ventures can stand out
• Real-world guidance from a social entrepreneur successfully working with public sector contracts
• Tools to assess if procurement is right for your organisation
• Confidence to take your first steps toward becoming ‘tender ready’
• Time for Q&A, peer reflection and practical advice from SSE’s expert facilitator

What’s covered

• How public sector procurement works: The process, the players, and how to find opportunities
• Relevant legislation: Including the Social Value Act and the Procurement Act 2023
• Understanding social value: What it means, how to frame your impact, and how to deliver value for commissioners
• Real-life learning: A Q&A session with a social enterprise on their journey into public sector tendering
• First steps to becoming ‘tender ready’: What you need in place and how to build toward eligibility
• Reflection tools: Helping you evaluate your next steps

Who should attend

This workshop is perfect for:

• Early-stage social entrepreneurs exploring new income streams
• Established social ventures wanting to diversify their revenue
• University students launching social impact initiatives
• Anyone interested in understanding how social enterprises can work with the public sector

No prior experience with procurement or tendering is needed.

Timings

This workshop is 2 hours long. Please check individual dates when booking to see exact timings.

Location

This workshop takes place live online via Zoom.
Joining details will be emailed to you in the run up to the workshop.

Book now:

Book your place immediately with a credit or debit card via Ticket Tailor. We’ll send you a booking confirmation and joining information right away (check your spam too).

Please note our terms and conditions: we can offer a full refund provided you give us at least 7 days’ notice (within 7 days you can substitute the participant for someone else).

Please only request an invoice if absolutely necessary and if it is for an amount over £500.

If you have any questions about the course or the booking process please contact us [email protected]