Why social value is hard to get right
Every buyer scores social value differently
The framework problem
Buyers use PPN 06/20, National TOMs, bespoke local authority criteria, or SROI — often without saying so clearly in the ITT. Generic responses that don't match the buyer's actual framework score badly.
The credibility problem
Vague commitments and unsupported figures get marked down by trained evaluators. Quantification needs to be traceable to a real, citable source.
How it works
Identify the framework
Upload or specify your tender documents. HelpMeBid instantly detects which of the four frameworks applies and outlines the specific evaluation criteria.
Calculate proxy values
Select commitments that fit your delivery model. We provide transparently sourced proxy values aligned to your buyer's framework — PPN 06/20, National TOMs, or SROI — so every figure is citable.
Generate a compliant response
Export a structured, legible document that aligns perfectly with the buyer's scoring methodology, fully referenced against published frameworks.
Transparently sourced calculations
Evaluators need confidence in your numbers. We back every commitment with recognised datasets, never black-box estimates.
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Built for your sector
Align local employment, apprenticeships, and supply chain spend with the specific measures your council or government client expects.
Demonstrate community benefits across long-term contracts — from living wage commitments to environmental impact reduction.
Navigate the unique social value requirements in health and care procurement, including workforce wellbeing and local economic impact.
Frameworks Supported
Built for how UK buyers actually score social value
The standard evaluation model for central government contracts. HelpMeBid maps your commitments directly to the five themes and model award criteria.
National Themes, Outcomes and Measures — widely adopted by local authorities. Every TOMs measure comes with a fully referenced proxy value.
Social Return on Investment methodology. Apply deadweight, attribution, and displacement adjustments per commitment for a defensible ratio.
Many councils define their own evaluation criteria. HelpMeBid helps you identify and respond to bespoke frameworks using the buyer's own language.