Social Value for technology-related procurements

Procurement is an important element of technology adoption and digital transformation. For techUK’s Procurement Week 2026, we will explore several themes related to both public and private sector procurement, including sustainable procurement, social value and the impact of AI on procurement.

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This session will provide a fresh perspective on social value in procurement, exploring the social need for digital inclusion, buyer approaches, and current industry performance. Through contributions from sector experts and a public sector buyer, attendees will gain insight into how social value is applied in practice and what current trends reveal about industry delivery. The discussion is designed to support a deeper understanding of critical social issues and build capability to engage confidently with social value requirements in the procurement process.

Key takeaways

• Explore the social need for digital inclusion and how digital exclusion manifests in society

• Understand how public sector buyers apply social value in procurement

• Review IT and technology sector performance trends in delivering social value

• Build capability and confidence in responding to social value requirements

This session is relevant for those seeking a stronger understanding of social value in the technology sector, including:

• Organisations engaging in public sector procurement

• Teams responsible for social value delivery

• Professionals interested in digital inclusion and sector impact

Speakers

• Ed Lang, Head of Partnerships, Social Value Portal

• Natasha Early, Partnerships Manager, Good Things Foundation