Social Values / ESG Strategy

Social value is no longer a tick-box exercise. It is a deciding factor in tender success, framework eligibility, and brand credibility. For many UK construction businesses, it now represents 10 to 20 percent of bid scoring and is increasingly used as a gateway requirement by Tier 1 contractors and public bodies.

We deliver Social Value as a Service. A fully managed system that gives you compliance, evidence, reporting, and visibility, without needing to build an internal CSR or sustainability department.

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We do not just help you talk about social value.
We build it, evidence it, report it, and turn it into a commercial advantage.

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What is Social Value as a Service?

It is a structured, ongoing service that manages your entire social value operation on your behalf.

We design your social value strategy, align it to procurement frameworks, activate real-world initiatives, collect evidence, build reports, write tender responses, and amplify your impact through PR and media.

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You gain:

• Stronger tender scores
• Credible, auditable reporting
• Reduced risk of failed compliance
• A stronger public reputation
• A system that runs without internal headcount

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Built for UK Procurement

Everything we deliver is aligned to:

• The UK Social Value Model
• National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures)
• Public sector framework requirements
• Tier 1 contractor expectations

Your CSR and social value activity becomes structured, measurable, and procurement-ready.

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What We Manage For You

Strategy & Framework Alignment

We build your social value strategy around the frameworks that procurement teams actually use.

This includes:

• Mapping your activity to UK Social Value Model themes
• Structuring TOMs aligned metrics
• Setting measurable KPIs
• Creating a social value roadmap aligned to your business goals

Your social value becomes a commercial tool, not a marketing slogan.

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Policies & Governance

We create and manage your core CSR documentation:

• Sustainability policy
• Modern Slavery policy
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
• Living Wage Employer support
• Supply Chain Social Value Charter
• Ethical procurement policies

These are living documents that evolve with your business and stand up to audit.

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Subcontractor & Supply Chain Management

We turn your supply chain into a social value engine.

This includes:

• Social value expectations built into procurement
• A Supply Chain Social Value Charter
• Monthly 10 minute returns from subcontractors
• Data capture on:
  • Apprenticeships
  • Training
  • Local spend
  • Community support
  • Environmental actions

All activity is aggregated into your reporting and tender evidence.

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Reporting & Dashboards

We build your social value reporting infrastructure.

For directors:

• KPI dashboards via The Saint Dashboard
• Clear metrics for board meetings
• Framework readiness views

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For clients and procurement teams:

• Professional impact reports
• Visual summaries
• Case studies and outcomes

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For tenders:

• Live evidence library
• Ready to use statistics and narratives

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Community Impact Planning

We help you plan meaningful, visible activity.

This includes:

• Annual CSR calendar
• Charity days
• Apprenticeship intakes
• School and college engagement
• Local sponsorships
• Environmental milestones

Your activity becomes structured, consistent, and easy to communicate.

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PR, Social Media & Visibility

Social value only creates advantage when it is visible.

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We amplify your impact through:

• Social media strategy
• Director-led LinkedIn content
• Local and national press
• Construction trade media
• Awards and recognition schemes

Your CSR becomes a core part of your brand identity.

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Sustainability Integration

Social value and sustainability now sit together in procurement.

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We support with:

• Carbon and environmental action planning
• Sustainability tender responses
• Accreditation readiness
• Environmental evidence capture
• Supply chain sustainability expectations

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This strengthens your position for frameworks and Tier 1 work.

Why Directors Need This

Because it solves real commercial problems.

• Tender Wins
  Measurable uplift in bid scores where social value carries 10 to 20 percent weighting.
• Credibility
  Evidence you can stand behind in front of boards, clients, and auditors.
• Efficiency
  No need to hire CSR managers or sustainability officers.
• Reputation
  Strong PR positioning as a responsible, modern contractor.
• Long-Term Positioning
  Eligibility for frameworks and Tier 1 supply chains.

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Who It’s For

This service is designed for:

• Construction businesses under tender pressure
• Firms targeting public sector work
• Contractors seeking Tier 1 partnerships
• Directors who need compliance and visibility without overhead

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Our Role

We act as your external Social Value and CSR department.
We design it.
We run it.
We report it.
We promote it.

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You get the commercial benefit without operational complexity.

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In Simple Terms

We deliver:

• ‍‍Compliance
• Visibility
• Credibility

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All wrapped into a single, managed system that wins tenders, reassures boards, and builds long-term brand authority.

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Ready to turn social value into a commercial advantage?

Speak with the team today and let us build a social value system that works for your business, your tenders, and your reputation.

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