You don’t meet the new procurement standards by luck.

May 30, 2025Posted by: Sarah

By Rachel Richards, Social Value Operations, PeoplePlus

You meet them by moving first.

The Social Value Model (PPN 002) and Procurement Act 2023 come into force by October. What you do now will decide how ready your teams are to deliver, comply - and win.

That’s where this new training - from PeoplePlus strategic partner ANTZ - comes in. A pair of focused, 2-hour online sessions designed to:

• Translate complex policy into practical clarity.
• Help teams write better, score higher, and prove impact.
• Build confidence around compliance and delivery before it’s mandated.

Whether you’re in procurement, compliance, or delivery - this is what readiness looks like.

As with many colleagues in the Social Value Solutions team at PeoplePlus, I’ve seen firsthand how often good intentions fall short in bids - not because teams don’t care, but because they don’t yet have the right language, confidence, or structure to succeed.

This training - developed, designed and delivered by our strategic partner, ANTZ UK - answers that gap.

The Context: Change Is Coming, Whether You’re Ready or Not

From October 2025, Social Value will carry mandatory weight in procurement. That means method statements and delivery plans, not mission statements or declarations. This training meets the new benchmark head on. It makes the law real and the expectations manageable.

You’ll leave with:

• Practical understanding of outcomes, MACs, and reporting metrics.
• A clear picture of how buyers score value and why it matters.
• Language and structure that moves your bid from generic to high-scoring.

What to do: Check whether your current tenders reflect the new rules - not last year's guidance.

What to avoid: Hoping that good intentions will translate into good scores. They won't.

What This Training Actually Does

This isn't theoretical CPD - it's practical preparation with purpose.

You’ll engage in:

• Breakdown of the Procurement Act and PPN 002 in plain English.
• Real-world case study reviews of Social Value bid responses.
• Live bid-writing exercises with feedback that sharpens your phrasing instantly.
• Templates, tools, and techniques that teams use straight away.

It’s immersive, structured, and shaped for real-time application.

For just £99 + VAT per person, you get:

• Both workshops
• CPD-recognised learning
• Full suite of resources and guidance

and access to ANTZ and PeoplePlus networks. Even if you’re not submitting tenders today, this will shape the way you prepare, plan and align. Because October isn’t far - and your response needs to feel like second nature by then.

What to do: Send those who write and deliver. It works best when both learn together.

What to avoid: Saving it until the next tender drops. (That will be too late).

Why It Works: Culture and Compliance Start in the Middle

Most of the work that wins or loses bids happens before you submit.

This training unlocks capability in the people doing that work:

• The writers interpreting buyer intent.
• The managers overseeing deliverables.
• The staff who will actually make Social Value real on the ground.

It’s practical, online, and time-sensitive. And it’s built to give those teams shared language, structure, and confidence.

What to do: Use this session to align internal understanding before the policy shift hits.

What to avoid: Treating Social Value as an afterthought. It’s now a key differentiator.

It Prepares You Without Panic or Overload

There is no need for panic here - just clarity and control.

The training sets expectations, explains scoring, and shows your teams how to plan, phrase, and prove value - before you're under the pressure of a live bid.

You’ll learn how to:

• Frame existing commitments in buyer-friendly language.
• Avoid vague promises and common scoring pitfalls.
• Use policies and data as strengths, not filler.

It’s a calm, focused primer on what matters now in a supportive, pressure free online context.

This Is the Logical Next Step

If you’re still guessing what "good" looks like under the new model, this is where you stop.

The October deadline isn’t moving. But your strategy can.

With this half-day of targeted input, your team walks away ready - with tools they’ll use before the week is out. 

Culture Doesn’t Just Happen. You Shape It.

Social Value is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s a core part of winning work.

And with this training, you’re not just compliant. You’re credible.

To secure your place, visit Social Value Training Solutions | PeoplePlus and complete the quick enquiry form.

Places fill fast, because those who act early won’t be left behind.

Stay tuned! In a few weeks, we’ll be sharing how the first cohort applied what they learned - and what it changed for them.

May 30, 2025Posted by: Sarah