Agenda item

12.1

The Sheffield Employability Programme Manager presented an overview of the Social Value Annual Report to the committee. A list of achievements was included in addition to specific case studies and new sectors that had been involved this year such as Care and Fleet Services.

12.2

The Director of Economy, Skills and Culture agreed to further articulate the economic impacts and benefits to employers using case studies. The committee resolved to note the report .

12.1.1

The Sheffield Employability Programme Manager presented an overview of the Social Value Annual Report to the committee. A list of achievements was included in addition to specific case studies and new sectors that had been involved this year such as Care and Fleet Services.

12.1.2

Members noted that many of the organisations involved were larger organisations and it was explained that lots of work took place with the voluntary sector and charity partners and that significant improvements had been made in this area. The Diverse Business Board had decided to look into this and to help SMEs bid for contracts.

12.1.3

Members asked whether contractors acknowledged the benefits of Social Value or whether it was viewed as a cost and it was noted that there were a list of benefits that could be demonstrated, such as a more diverse workforce and it was suggested that these could potentially be developed into recommendations to the other policy committees.

12.2

The Director of Economy, Skills and Culture agreed to further articulate the economic impacts and benefits to employers using case studies. The committee resolved to note the report .