Social Value in Procurement

The practice of purchasing goods and services in a way that considers social, environmental, and ethical impacts. Barking and Dagenham Council's policy aimed at ensuring suppliers make commitments and deliver outputs that contribute to local people, the local economy, and environmental sustainability. It aims to ensure suppliers support residents through jobs, skills, education, community projects, and environmental improvements. The policy of Barking and Dagenham Council regarding social value commitments and outputs delivered by suppliers. A policy or approach that aims to ensure council procurement activities deliver broader benefits beyond the immediate financial transaction, encompassing environmental, social, and economic considerations. A policy or approach that considers broader social benefits beyond financial cost when making procurement decisions.