The importance of a strong social value method statement

Your social value method statement outlines how you will deliver measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits alongside the core works you’re proposing.

Following the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, and the government’s Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/20, social value has become a mandatory, scored element of most public sector bids, typically representing 10 - 20% of the total evaluation score. That level of priority means a strong social value method statement could make all the difference.

Your social value strategy should be discussed as part of your bid/no bid process and include careful quantitative analysis.

To perform well you’ll need to be able to show how your business can:

• create local employment and training opportunities, including apprenticeships and placements

• support SMEs and local supply chains, promoting inclusive economic growth

• engage with communities, supporting education, wellbeing, and local initiatives

• reduce environmental impact, through sustainable materials, carbon reduction, and waste minimisation

• promote fair, ethical and responsible business practices, aligned with the Construction Playbook principles.

  
  

In short, your social value method statement is your opportunity to show how your project will leave a lasting positive legacy - not just through the asset you build, but through the benefits you bring to people, places, and the environment.

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Why outsource your social value method statement to Procter Street?

Expert alignment with construction frameworks and the national TOMs

We align your submission with the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) and construction-specific frameworks such as CCS, SCAPE, Pagabo and Procure Partnerships. Our experts align your commitments to key national themes - community, work, planet, and economy - ensuring your proposal meets both the letter and spirit of the evaluation criteria.

Bid-winning writing

In the first instance we carry out extensive research on both the prospective buyer and the tender scope - this ensures you choose commitments and invest time in winning projects that can be delivered with confidence.

Our specialist bid writers craft persuasive, evidence-led responses that demonstrate credible delivery. We showcase your real-world impact, from local apprenticeships and engagement with schools, to CO₂ reductions and community partnerships, translating operational activities into scored social value outcomes.

Save time and resources

We manage the full social value workstream, from early planning through to submission. This includes scoping opportunities, liaising with project teams and supply chain partners, and producing a polished, compliant, and fully evidenced statement, freeing your bid team to focus on the technical and commercial elements.

Integrated planning and measurable metrics

We embed delivery plans, KPIs and monitoring frameworks into your submission, showing evaluators that your commitments are realistic, resourced and measurable.

Typical metrics include:

• Number of local jobs created or sustained

• Apprenticeship weeks delivered

• Local spend and SME engagement

• Volunteer hours and community investment

• Carbon savings and waste diversion rates

  
  

Confidence in compliance

Our consultants stay ahead of all government, Construction Playbook and social value model updates. This ensures your method statement is not only high-scoring, but also fully compliant with current policy and reporting expectations.

Turning compliance into competitive advantage

Social value is more than a box-ticking exercise. It’s a chance to demonstrate your company’s values, strengthen your reputation and build lasting client relationships.

Whether you need a full social value method statement, a metrics framework, or a final review before submission, our team helps you turn compliance into competitive advantage, ensuring your bid delivers real, measurable impact.

Talk to us about creating a powerful and meaningful social value statement for your next public sector bid.