What evaluators actually score in Social Value responses
How to evidence your commitments with real, measurable data
Common mistakes that cost suppliers marks (and how to fix them)
Live panel discussion with your questions answered

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What evaluators actually score

The specific things that make a Social Value response stand out to evaluators, and the common mistakes that cost suppliers marks without them knowing.

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How to evidence Social Value credibly

Move beyond vague commitments. Learn how to build an evidenced, measurable Social Value response that evaluators can score highly.

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Real examples of what works

See real case studies of Social Value done well, and how Neighbourly has helped businesses deliver over £2bn in measurable community impact.

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Your questions answered live

Put your Social Value questions directly to our panel of bid managers and community impact experts in a live discussion.

Nell Shotton

Bid Manager, Advice Cloud

Nell had over 8 years’ experience winning bids in the private sector before moving over to the government space in her work with Advice Cloud. She is passionate about creating smart bidding strategies to help our clients.

Rebecca Wager

Framework Executive, Advice Cloud

With 20 years' experience in bid and framework management, and now a Framework Executive at Advice Cloud, Becks supports clients through the entire lifecycle of public sector framework submissions. She comes from a background where she worked very closely with social value teams!

Ashleigh Roberts Collacott

Social Value Lead, Neighbourly

Ashleigh has experience on both sides of the procurement process, having previously led bid activities for a Defence and Central Government consultancy where she improved their win rate from 1 in 10 to 1 in 3. She helps organisations build evidence-based social value responses that evaluators can actually score.

Session agenda

11:00 - Welcome and introductions

Setting the scene: why Social Value is costing suppliers contracts they should be winning

11:05 - What evaluators look for (and what they penalise)

Nell and Becks share what they see daily in bid evaluations: the patterns in high-scoring responses and the mistakes that pull scores down.

11:20 - Evidencing Social Value: from commitments to proof

Ashleigh from Neighbourly on how to build a credible, measurable Social Value response backed by real community impact data.

11:35 - Live panel discussion

Your questions answered by the full panel. Bring your Social Value challenges and get practical advice you can apply to your next bid.

11:55 - Wrap up and next steps

Key takeaways and how Advice Cloud can help with your Social Value responses.

Frequently asked questions

Who is this webinar for?

Technology suppliers who sell or are planning to sell to the public sector. Whether you're already listed on frameworks, preparing your first bid, or still deciding if public sector is right for your business, Social Value is increasingly a factor in how contracts are awarded. This session is designed to be practical regardless of where you are in that journey.

Do I need to be on a framework to attend?

Not at all. Social Value applies to any public sector bid, whether through a framework, a dynamic purchasing system, or a standalone tender. If you're planning to bid for public sector work in the future, understanding Social Value now will put you ahead when the time comes.

Will there be a recording?

Yes. All registrants will receive the recording after the session, whether you attend live or not. We'd recommend joining live if you can, as the panel discussion is your chance to put your specific questions to the speakers.

How long is the session?

One hour: 11:00am to 12:00pm BST on Tuesday 14th July. We know your time is valuable, so the session is structured to be focused and practical with no filler.

Is it free?

Completely free, no obligation. We run these sessions because we believe better-informed suppliers lead to better outcomes for the public sector. You won't be sold to during the webinar.

Is your social value response costing you the contract?

Tuesday 14th July • 11:00am - 12:00pm BST

Online • Free • Recording available afterwards

What you will learn

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