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\\u201cWith our size and scale, we can deliver value for money through social value, but also leave a lasting legacy in communities.\\u201d

The scrutiny that comes with multi-billion pound projects in the public sector gives National Highways a strong impetus to put social value first in its operations. So how do we achieve the same in the rest of the industry?

In a Talent Talks first, we feature a panel of 3 guests from the same procurement department - Malcolm Dare, Sanyalax Morrison, and Andrew Stephenson - to share the reasons behind National Highways\\u2019 increasing focus on social value.

Join us as we discuss the methods of spreading the issue across the sector, the sometimes-overlooked aspects of engaging with SMEs, the proactivity necessary to hit carbon neutrality targets, and much more.

This episode of Talent Talks covers:

• How to define social value and the 4 huge reasons to prioritise it
• The process of elevating social value to be achieved on a sector-wide level
• Why we need to act now in order to hit 2030 goals for carbon neutrality
• Increasing engagement with SMEs

The Talent Talks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Barkers Commercial Consultancy. Barkers are a multi-award-winning ethical, procurement consultancy offering specialist services including cost and procurement transformation, contract lifecycle management, procurement managed services, bid writing services and digital procurement https://barkersprocurement.com/

Links and references at: https://talentdrive.co.uk/