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Since 2017, LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) has distributed a significant £1,695,892 across England, Scotland and Wales via its Community Benefit Fund

Using metrics from social value charity HACT, this equates to an indicative social value impact of over £9,470,736.

Almost £1m of this indicative total was generated in the past year alone.

These figures have been published in the not-for-profit organisation’s first ever Social Impact Report, which showcases how public sector clients are benefitting from frameworks that embed social, environmental and economic impact from the outset.

Through 18 active frameworks and three dynamic purchasing systems, LHCPG supported 1,459 projects throughout 2024/25 with a strong focus on energy efficiency, retrofit and decarbonisation, and supporting vulnerable communities.

Highlights include the reinvestment of £314,816 into community projects via the organisation’s Community Benefit Fund – supporting social housing residents and youth programmes – plus investment in skills through regional partnerships such as Preston Vocational Centre and the South West’s Green Skills Advisory Panel.

Sustainabilty and social value go hand in hand

LHCPG also launched its Retrofit and Decarbonisation (N9) framework, appointing 126 suppliers – 88 of which are SMEs – to help social landlords improve stock performance and tackle fuel poverty.

The N9 framework in particular stands out for being the first to implement the group’s social value strategy, building in additional and measurable social value outcomes.

George Stevens, LHCPG’s director of communities, said: “This report sets a new standard for transparency and accountability in public sector procurement.

“It showcases how our frameworks are improving homes, lives and places while helping housing providers to meet their net zero and social value goals. We believe procurement can be a force for lasting, local change – and this is just the beginning.”

The report also outlines a structured strategy for embedding social value in housing projects, including early engagement with suppliers, measurable outcome tracking, and regionalised support.

Case studies include a major roofing upgrade project with Richmond Housing Partnership, which enhanced thermal performance and reduced energy loss for residents, generating an estimated £515,000 in indicative social value.

LHCPG’s impact also extends beyond project delivery

In Wales, the Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) is supporting the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework to tackle Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) rates, while the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is helping smaller suppliers break into housing contracts through joint training with the Supplier Development Programme. This supports Scottish SMEs and third-sector organisations to adequately prepare for public sector tenders.

As a not-for-profit organisation, LHCPG reinvests any surplus back to its public sector clients and the communities in which they work. As well as its Community Benefit Fund contributions, this year alone an additional £1.1m has also been returned through its rebate scheme.

Download the full report to learn more about LHCPG’s social value strategy.

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