Social value and procurement: a toolkit for housing providers is now available for free download from HACT’s website.

HACT have just launched a brand new toolkit to the housing sector that provides step by step guidance about how to effectively measure, monitor and evaluate social impact through the life cycle of the procurement process.

The toolkit was launched last week at the 2016 CIH Housing Conference at an Inside Housing Breakfast Briefing, with over 100 people in attendance.

The toolkit was developed by HACT with support from solicitors Trowers and Hamlins LLP and procurement specialists echelon Consultancy Ltd.

This toolkit provides:

• Detailed guidance about how to drive social value through the supply chain
• An overview of relevant legislation, including the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (which implement the 2014 EU Public Sector Procurement Directive)
• A Tool Bank of useful templates, examples and resources to give housing providers and contractors the confidence to engage with social value throughout the procurement process.

Upcoming masterclasses

Introduction to Wellbeing Valuation for contractors

Are you a contract manager or bid writer for an organisation working with the housing sector? This masterclass focuses on the practical steps that will prepare you to embed social impact measurement.

Dates and more information

28 September 2016, Manchester (M2), 10am-3pm. £225pp plus fees. Find out more and book your place.

Social value for procurement managers

Are you a procurement or community investment professional working in the housing sector? This masterclass focuses on the practical steps that will prepare you to embed social value within the procurement lifecycle.

Dates and more information

13 October 2016, Manchester (M2), 10am-3pm. £225pp plus fees. Find out more and book your place.