Social Value: Procurement with Purpose

Through impactful procurement, we work with our approved supply chain and members to ensure that social value targets set are delivered through every procurement project.

Social Value is about delivering more than just the goods, works, or services; it’s about creating lasting positive benefits for individuals and communities. We call it Procurement with Purpose, using every pound spent to unlock opportunities, strengthen communities and support local economies. It’s about making an impact you can see – from new jobs and apprenticeships to digital inclusion projects and community investment.

How do we embed social value in our frameworks and contracts?

We embed social value in every framework and every contract. It starts with a conversation – about the challenges our public sector members and their communities face, the opportunities waiting to be unlocked, and the difference we can make together.

We design our frameworks so every supplier we work with is part of that mission, turning procurement into a force for good. That might mean a young person getting their first apprenticeship, a local business winning new work, or a digital inclusion project leading to secure employment.

Our Social Value Credit Model gives our members and suppliers a simple, effective way to set social value targets and monitor impact. Widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading social value procurement framework organisations, we’re proud to be leading the way.

Fusion21 UNSDG Values

At Fusion21, we are committed to delivering significant positive impact in everything we do. Our frameworks are designed not only to deliver high-quality services for the public sector, but also to generate measurable social value that aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

UN No Poverty

Our procurement frameworks create jobs and apprenticeships in areas where they’re needed most. We actively encourage good quality secure employment through our social value model, directly addressing poverty and financial exclusion in communities.

UN Good Health and Wellbeing

We recognise that access to good quality, secure employment can be a key driver of positive physical and mental health. We support healthier communities by embedding social value into every stage of the procurement lifecycle.

UN Quality Education

Through our procurement frameworks, we ensure access to both formal and informal learning pathways for those who need it the most.

UN Decent Work and Economic Growth

We leverage procurement to secure fair employment opportunities, support local businesses, and stimulate inclusive economic growth through our supply chains.

UN Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Fusion21’s frameworks promote investment in local economies whilst supporting SMEs and social enterprises to deliver services on behalf of the public services.

UN Climate Action

We aim to work with like-minded suppliers who share our desire to reduce carbon emissions and deliver sustainable, climate-conscious outcomes.

Case Studies

Life is SEW good for Derby Court residents thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes

Social Value

Life is SEW good for Derby Court residents thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes

A weekly activity at a Merseyside extra care scheme is helping to reduce isolation, boost mental wellbeing, and bring more residents together - thanks to Fusion21 and Redrow Homes.

Fusion21 helps Osborne Energy create new jobs and train next generation of green skills workers

Procurement

Fusion21 helps Osborne Energy create new jobs and train next generation of green skills workers

Fusion21 supports Osborne Energy in creating new jobs and training future green skills workers, driving social impact and sustainability in the sector.

Veterans’ homes transformed using Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework

Housing

Veterans’ homes transformed using Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework

Haig Housing, which provides affordable homes for veterans is giving hundreds of properties a green makeover via Fusion21’s Decarbonisation Framework.

Fusion21 supplier Liberty Group ignites young person’s career

Procurement

Fusion21 supplier Liberty Group ignites young person’s career

Liberty Group has made an impact on Apprentice Sam Mooney, thanks to a heating contract procured through Fusion21's Heating and Renewables Framework.

Local youngster kickstarts construction career, thanks to Fusion21 supplier Sterling Services

Procurement

Local youngster kickstarts construction career, thanks to Fusion21 supplier Sterling Services

Sterling Services and Fusion21 has had a positive impact on 21-year-old Leighton Orr - thanks to a project to extend The Gate, a community centre in North Huyton, Liverpool.

Community hub project helps local apprentice gain trade experience and qualifications through Fusion21 supplier CW Duke & Sons

Procurement

Community hub project helps local apprentice gain trade experience and qualifications through Fusion21 supplier CW Duke & Sons

CW Duke & Sons took on first-year college student Niall Holmes as a joinery/carpentry apprentice - thanks to a project to work on the Wellspring Settlement project, redeveloping a former pub into a community hub, youth space, and offices.