Sustainability & Social Value

Sustainability

What Is Sustainability?

The growing UK space, defence and aerospace sectors are incredibly well positioned to lead the UK to a more sustainable and prosperous future. 

Sustainability is no longer a compromise. It’s a catalyst for growth and resilience.

In many organisations, sustainability has traditionally been associated with environmental stewardship. But today, it’s far more than that. It’s a benchmark for long term viability, trusted by stakeholders, investors, and customers alike to assess a business’s operational impact not just on the environment, but on society and the economy as a whole.

Consider how the concept is defined:

To strengthen and support.

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Able to be upheld or defended.

These aren’t just definitions they’re business imperatives.
As markets evolve, businesses that fail to adapt to sustainable practices risk falling behind. Customers and partners are increasingly aligning with manufacturers who can prove their commitment to responsible practices and future focused models.

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Skills & Social Mobility

PPN002: Social Value is Changing

Under the Procurement Act 2023, the UK government has made Social Value a priority in public procurement.

For small and medium sized enterprises, this is a real opportunity. The UK’s thriving space, defence, and aerospace sectors are well placed to help build a more sustainable and prosperous future – and the new procurement rules are designed to “maximise public benefit”.

As a buyer with experience in prime organisations, I know that if you’re an SME, your customers want to know how you are considering Social Value in your own supply chain and operations.  The bar is getting higher.

I’ve written successful Social Value bids and delivered on commitments in:

Tackling Economic Inequality

Fighting Climate Change

Equal Opportunity

I’ve also led mission driven initiatives that have:
  • Boosted local communities
  • Empowered employees and stakeholders to make a real difference
  • Supported causes and initiatives that matter most to them
 
PPN002 and the new Social Value model now aligns to the government’s Five Missions for Britain. Consideration of Social Value in tenders valued above £5 million will be mandatory from October 2025. I can work with you to craft a winning Social Value proposition that:

  • Allows you, your customer and the direct contracting prime to showcase your Social Value and collaborations in their tender submission.
  • Strengthens your bid success prospects.
  • Creates purpose, pride, and fulfilment for your people, partners, and community.
 
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