Let’s Talk Social Value Podcast
If you want to know what’s happening in social value and understand what good looks like, this podcast is for you.
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Let’s Talk Social Value - The New Procurement Act
In this episode of Let's Talk Social Value, Sarah interviews Lindsay Maguire, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform at the Cabinet Office. They discuss how the new Procurement Act is reshaping government contracts; the opportunities that provides to prioritise social value, the flexibility of new procurement legislation, and how aligning procurement can help achieve broader social goals. Listen in to also hear their discussion on the publication of key performance indicators and the challenges of legislating on social value.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Apprenticeships
In this episode of Let’s Talk Social Value, Sarah chats with Debbie Ryan, COO of Impact Academy, about how apprenticeships create social value. Debbie explains how businesses can train existing staff, even CEOs, through apprenticeship programs without needing to hire new employees. From sustainability-focused training to funding options, she makes apprenticeships easy to understand. Tune in to learn how they can benefit your business.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Flexi Apprenticeships
Sarah chats with Sadie Besley, MD of Randstad Professional Talent, about flexi-apprenticeship, a fresh alternative to traditional apprenticeships. This model allows learners to gain short-term experience across multiple companies, enhancing their skills and career flexibility. Employers, in turn, can access a wider talent pool and attract a more diverse workforce. Tune in to learn how this innovative approach is reshaping industries.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 4, Episode 3
Discover the Young Professionals in Social Value (YPSV) network in this episode. Host Sarah chats with Holly Onstenk, Vice Chair of YPSV, about empowering young professionals, tackling challenges in social value, and fostering mentorship. Learn how YPSV is shaping the future through inclusivity, thought leadership, and professional development. Don’t miss this insightful look at how they’re driving positive change for communities.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 4, Episode 2
How can social value drive real change in public procurement? In this podcast, Sarah talks to Demos' Andrew O’Brien and Hana Kapetanovic about the Taming the Wild West report. Explore how standardisation, collaboration, and technology can create a citizen economy—benefiting people, businesses, and governments alike.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 4, Episode 1
In this episode, Sarah speaks with Isabelle Parasram, CEO of the Institute for Social Value, to explore how businesses can transform social value from a box-ticking exercise into a meaningful practice. Isabelle shares her journey transitioning Social Value UK into the newly retitled Institute, the organisation's mission to professionalise the sector, and the importance of building an inclusive community.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 8
Join Sarah as she speaks with Lorraine Cox, Director of STAR Procurement and Chair of the National Social Value Taskforce. This episode challenges you to rethink social value and its transformative potential for organisations, urging a move from transactional spending to prioritising societal impact. A must-listen for anyone in public procurement, sustainability, or community development.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 7
Join Sarah in this episode as she talks to Rachel Searle, from Foundation Scotland, about community benefits. Discover what they are, how they are administered, who has the power to make the decisions, and the significant positive impact they can have on a local community.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 6
In the latest ‘Let’s Talk Social Value’ podcast, Alastair Clay from NOE CPC shares essential insights on integrating social value into public sector procurement. He emphasises strategic opportunities, the importance of collaboration, crafting effective commitments, and the pivotal role of contracting authorities. This episode is a must-listen for organisations aiming to balance economic growth with societal well-being.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 5
Join Sarah as she interviews Steve Hill, CCO of Auticon, a social enterprise and majority-autistic organisation, which improves the economic and social conditions of the autistic community while integrating its consultants into client organisations.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 4
Join Sarah as she interviews Nicola Lynch, an expert in Social Value and SROI, exploring the intricacies of social impact measurement, the theory of change versus logic models, and the effective use of digital tools in evaluation.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 3
In this episode, Sarah chats with Rachel Stancliffe, CEO of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, discussing strategies for reducing healthcare's carbon footprint and promoting sustainable, patient-centric care through education and collaboration.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 3, Episode 1
Listen as Sarah interviews Peter Coy, the MoD's Social Value Implementation Lead, about their shift to a value-driven approach in defence procurement. Discover the MoD's focus on social mobility, veteran support, and environmental impact, and learn how they engage suppliers and integrate social value into contract evaluations.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2, Episode 6
Listen as Sarah and Rebecca Phillips from the Careers and Enterprise Company discuss developing early careers education and employer-school engagement to address skill shortages and establish a talent pipeline. They emphasise the joint role of employers and educators in preparing youth for the workforce, highlighting the Dorset CEC Hub's efforts.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2, Episode 5
Tune in as Sarah interviews Susan McPherson, author of "The Lost Art of Connecting" and CEO of McPherson Strategies. Discover Susan's 'Gather, Ask, Do' methodology for personal and professional connections, and learn how organisations can use this approach for effective stakeholder engagement.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2, Episode 4
Addressing global forced labour, Unseen collaborates with governments, businesses, and policymakers, supporting 28 million people affected. Their UK Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and specialised Hubs in Business, Finance, and Construction provide crucial support and resources to combat slavery in these industries.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2, Episode 3
Recruit for Spouses, is breaking down barriers and empowering these talented individuals to contribute their skills to the workforce effectively. We encourage organisations to consider the untapped potential of military spouses and explore ways to collaborate with Recruit for Spouses to close their skills gaps and foster a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2, Episode 2
We sat down with Paul Fox, Regional Partnerships Manager at Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) to discuss financial wellbeing and why the financial wellness and education of staff should be a priority for employers.
This episode offers a wealth of valuable insights and practical advice as Paul shares lots of easy, practical tips for things that organisations – with the support of the Money and Pensions Service – can do.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 2 Episode 1
James, Regional Programme Manager at the EY Foundation talks about the crucial role organisations have to play in levelling the playing field for disadvantaged young people, who are more likely to experience unemployment. By offering training, mentorship, and opportunities for work experience, businesses can help to equip disadvantaged young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace. Listen to find out how you and your organisation can get involved.
Let’s Talk Social Value - Season 1 Episode 5
If you are a supplier to the public sector and always wanted to know what happens once you submit your bid and how important the social value question is. You will not want to miss this episode.