Social Value Procurement Policy
Newham Council approved its Social Value Procurement Policy in March 2026, setting a framework for contracts over £150,000.
Newham Council's Cabinet approved its Social Value Procurement Policy in March 2026. This policy establishes a framework for all procurement activities exceeding £150,000, aiming to strengthen social value expectations, clarify ethical standards, embed environmental responsibilities, and improve access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
The policy aligns with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 and the Procurement Act 2023. It will be applied to all contracts with a net value over £150,000, guiding how the council procures goods and services. No further discussions or decisions are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Newham Council's Cabinet approved the Social Value Procurement Policy on March 17, 2026. Source
- The policy applies to all procurement activities and contracts exceeding £150,000. Source
- It aims to strengthen social value, ethical standards, environmental responsibilities, and SME/VCSE access. Source
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