Key information
Request reference number: MGLA071223-1698
Date of response:
Summary of request
Our response
Please see our replies to each question, in turn, below:
A copy or link to the Authority’s social value policy, strategy, framework or similar document (or a link to it) if there is one. And latest annual report, annual statement, or update, if available.
The Responsible Procurement Policy and associated Implementation Plan outline the GLA Group’s approach to social value including utilising the TOMs framework and the Social Value Portal. The GLA Contracts and funding code stipulates that 10 per cent is to be assigned to social value for contracts over £150,000. We can also share the most recent case study publication.
Has the Authority applied the concept of social value more widely than the revised best value guidance? If so, provide details about how.
Please refer to our Responsible Procurement Policy for information related to our holistic approach to social value. If you wish to make a further request about this element please clarify or link to the guidance you are referring to.
The percentage of the Authority’s tenders over the past 12 months where the Public Services (Social Value) Act has been applied where it could have been applied (that is to say, how much use does the Authority make of the Act).
Our procurement process requires a consideration of social value in every procurement above £25,000 through the completion of a Responsible Procurement checklist. All contracts over £150,000 will assign a minimum 10 per cent weighting to social value and responsible procurement.
Where social value is included in contracts, the average weighting that it is given in scoring across those contacts.
All contracts over £150,000 will assign a minimum 10 per cent weighting to social value and responsible procurement.
A copy or link to any evaluation or estimation of social value commitment made at both the contracting stage and at social value delivery stage, as a result of the Authority’s application of the Social Value Act.
The GLA does not hold information in scope of this part of your request.
What calculator(s) has the Authority adopted to calculate social value?
The Social Value Portal TOMs framework.
What proportion of council spend is used to draw down social value?
The GLA does not hold information in scope of this part of your request. All contracts over £150,000 assign a 10 per cent weighting to social value and responsible procurement.
Where does responsibility for social value sits within the Authority? For example, with the head of procurement or with a cabinet member? Which departments have staff whose role includes 'social value' outside the procurement department?
GLA procurement is undertaken by the Transport for London (TfL) Procurement and Commercial function. A GLA Group Central Responsible Procurement Team has been established to support GLA and the functional bodies of the Group to create social value in supply chains. This team reports to the GLA Business Partner who reports into the TfL Director of Procurement for Capital, who in turn reports into the TfL Chief Finance Officer. All procurement staff are responsible for delivery of social value within their procurements, with a small centralised team assisting for larger, more complex procurements.
Has training taken place for staff? Are there toolkits and resources for staff on social value?
All TfL staff who undertake procurements on behalf of the GLA have been trained in person on social value in October 2023. There is an internal Sharepoint site with guidance notes, training and checklists.
Provide a list of all suppliers of council goods, services and works for the last financial year. Where possible, include details including company registration number, postcode or location and sector. If you hold data on which suppliers are VCSEs or SMEs, please share this.
If you have any further questions relating to this matter, please contact us, quoting
reference MGLA071223-1698.