How we support public bodies

WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO HELP PUBLIC BODIES WORK MORE CLOSELY WITH SOCIAL ENTERPRISES

 

Public bodies including Clinical Commissioning Groups, Probation Trusts, Local Housing Associations, Councils and Central Government are increasingly looking to social enterprises to deliver sustainable public services that create social value.  

Social enterprises deliver essential, cost-effective public services, helping local government improve the quality of services, support community development and address social exclusion.

SOCIAL VALUE ACT & LOCALISM ACT - NEW LEGISLATION AFFECTING PUBLIC BODIES

The public sector landscape is changing. Social value is fast becoming a key criteria for all procurement activity. With implementation of the Social Value Act commencing in January 2013, now is the time to look at its key requirements, and what it will mean for you and your team.

We were heavily involved in drafting the Social Value Act and driving it through parliament, and we are in a unique position to advise on implementation.  We are working with local authorities, housing associations and other public bodies across the UK to help them negotiate the new social economy.  From board-level to frontline, we work to suit your needs and budget.

WE CAN HELP WITH

  • Social Value Act implementation:  how to commission, procure and buy for social value
  • Localism Act implementation: supporting the Right to run, Right to provide and public sector spin-outs
  • Local economic strategy – how to stimulate and support social enterprise in your local area
  • Social innovation funds, challenges and competitions: design, launch and delivery support
  • Internal communications and change management to support social enterprise and innovation

We have launched a new guide to help local authorities and other public bodies embed social value in all their commissioning and procurement practices. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD.

WHY US?

We are a national membership and support body and we have been working in public services for more than a decade. We help organisations interested in social enterprise, social innovation and social investment to learn, train and develop their approaches.

We are strategic partners of the Cabinet Office, Department for Communities and Local Government, the Department of Health and the Department for Education.  We only employ trusted associates, who have many years’ experience of public service innovation.

To discuss your needs telephone 020 3589 4952 or email charlie.wigglesworth@socialenterprise.org.uk

JOIN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE UK

For a one-off annual membership fee we provide local authorities and housing associations with a Social Economy Support Package, which includes free consultancy, training, information and advice, and event-places for your teams.

For more information telephone 020 3589 4958 or email membership@socialenterprise.org.uk