Decision details

To consider proposed changes to the Social Value Policy including a new Social Value Model as a method for securing social value through its procurement activity. This will replace the Social Value Measurement Charter. The new Social Value Model will be reviewed by the Place Scrutiny Committee ahead of consideration of the policy by the Lead Member.

39.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

39.2     It was agreed to remove the words ‘right now’ from the following sentence within the East Sussex County Council’s Priorities and Social Value section of the policy at Appendix 1 of the report: “The East Sussex Social Value Model ensures that we focus our pursuit of Social Value on what is important in East Sussex right now.”

DECISION

39.3     The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the updates to the Social Value Policy set out in Appendix 1 of the report including the amendment detailed in minute 39.2 above.

REASON

39.4     The updates to the Social Value Policy set out in Appendix 1 have been made to align with the East Sussex Social Value Model and best practice.