Making Social Value Count
for Security and Defence

Measuring Social Value is becoming a global trend in defence contracts as governments and stakeholders increasingly recognise the role of the defence sector in promoting social well-being and economic development. This shift ensures that defence spending also contributes to broader societal goals, such as improving local communities, enhancing employment opportunities and advancing technological education. It reflects a move towards more responsible and impactful spending that aligns defence procurement with national and international social objectives.

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires all suppliers to demonstrate how they will deliver on Social Value objectives as part of the procurement process. Defence companies bidding for MOD contracts need to incorporate Social Value into their proposals, detailing how they will contribute positively to the UK society. The MOD assesses these proposals partly based on their social value impact, which can significantly influence contract awards. Using  Social Value Portal can help defence companies effectively meet these requirements by quantifying and improving their Social Value contributions.

Social Value Portal provides a framework, tools and strategic consulting services that help companies measure and manage the social impact of their business operations. Social Value Portal allows companies to track and report on their social value contributions quantitatively, making it easier to communicate their impact to stakeholders and align their strategies with Social Value objectives. It also provides insights and benchmarks against industry standards, which can guide companies in improving their social impact performance.