Procurement
Social Value Response Template
A structured template for drafting social value responses in UK public sector tenders, aligned to the current Social Value Model under PPN 002 (mandatory since 1 October 2025).
Updated 30 July 2026
Who is this for?
Bid writers, business development teams, and anyone responsible for drafting social value sections of tender responses.
When to use it
When responding to a public sector tender that includes social value as an evaluation criterion. Use this template to structure your response against the eight themes of the current Social Value Model (PPN 002).
Template
## Social Value Response Template Use this template to structure your social value response for UK public sector tenders. Adapt it to the specific themes and outcomes requested in the tender documentation. --- ## Contract Details **Contract title:** ___________________________ **Contracting authority:** ___________________________ **Social value themes evaluated:** (tick those applicable — themes under PPN 002, mandatory since 1 October 2025) - [ ] Theme 1: Fair work - [ ] Theme 2: Skills for growth - [ ] Theme 3: Resilient, innovative and flexible supply chains - [ ] Theme 4: Sustainable procurement practices - [ ] Theme 5: Support the reduction in crime - [ ] Theme 6: Employment and training for those who face barriers to employment - [ ] Theme 7: Creating a pipeline of opportunities for the contract workforce - [ ] Theme 8: Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing **Social value weighting:** ________% *Bidding for a contract advertised before 24 February 2025? The previous five themes under PPN 06/20 (COVID-19 recovery, tackling economic inequality, fighting climate change, equal opportunity, wellbeing) still apply — check the tender documents.* --- ## Response Structure ### Theme: [Insert applicable theme] **Policy outcome addressed:** [From the Social Value Model] #### Our Commitment [Describe the specific social value you will deliver through this contract. Be specific, measurable, and realistic.] Example: "We will deliver 200 hours of free digital skills mentoring to young people in the contract delivery area during the first 12 months, targeting individuals not in education, employment, or training (NEET)." #### How We Will Deliver [Describe the practical steps you will take to deliver the commitment. Include timelines, responsible individuals, and resources.] - Step 1: ___________________________ - Step 2: ___________________________ - Step 3: ___________________________ **Delivery timeline:** | Milestone | Target Date | Responsible Person | |-----------|------------|-------------------| | | | | | | | | #### How We Will Measure and Report [Describe how you will track progress, measure impact, and report to the contracting authority.] **Key metrics:** - ___________________________ - ___________________________ **Reporting frequency:** Monthly / Quarterly / Annually **Reporting method:** ___________________________ #### Evidence of Past Delivery [If you have delivered similar social value on previous contracts, provide evidence here. Include contract name, authority, and outcomes achieved.] - Contract: ___________________________ | Outcome: ___________________________ - Contract: ___________________________ | Outcome: ___________________________ --- ## Summary of Commitments | Theme | Commitment | Metric | Target | Timeline | |-------|-----------|--------|--------|----------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | --- ## Quality Checklist Before submitting, verify: - [ ] Each commitment is specific and measurable - [ ] Commitments are linked to the contract (not general CSR) - [ ] Timelines are realistic - [ ] Delivery methods are described - [ ] Reporting mechanisms are defined - [ ] Past evidence is included where available - [ ] The response addresses the specific themes requested - [ ] Word count is within the stated limit --- *This template should be adapted to match the specific requirements of each tender. Read the evaluation criteria carefully and tailor your response accordingly.*
This template provides a framework for structuring social value responses. The quality of your response depends on the specificity and credibility of your commitments. This is not legal advice.