We Don't Have a Social Value Problem. We Have a System Design Problem.

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Social value commitments are made in bids, reported in spreadsheets, and rarely delivered in practice. The challenge isn't measurement — it's that these commitments sit outside the core procurement design, unfunded and disconnected from payment. A system design perspective suggests a different route.

The Growth Trap: How Individual Procurement Decisions Shape Sector-Level Outcomes

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Each procurement decision is rational on its own terms. Collectively, they can prevent the investment they're trying to create. A system design perspective on construction skills, coordinated accountability, and why the sector needs to think beyond individual contract obligations.

What the Procurement Act 2023 Makes Possible

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The shift from MEAT to MAT is more significant than most commissioners have yet explored. An overview of what has genuinely changed, what new approaches are now available, and where the opportunity lies for organisations willing to move first.