Social Value Portal
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting software
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) software
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What is Social Value Portal
Social Value Portal is a CSR and social value management platform used to plan, capture, and report social value outcomes tied to procurement, projects, and community investment. It is commonly used by public-sector bodies, contractors, and suppliers that need to evidence social value commitments and quantify outcomes for tenders and contract delivery. The product focuses on structured frameworks, supplier engagement, and auditable reporting of social value metrics rather than broad enterprise financial planning or general-purpose governance tooling.
Social value outcome tracking
The platform is designed around capturing social value commitments and converting activities into measurable outcomes. It supports structured data collection for initiatives such as local employment, skills, volunteering, and community spend. This specialization can reduce reliance on spreadsheets for contract-by-contract social value evidence compared with more general ESG reporting tools.
Procurement and supplier focus
Social Value Portal is oriented to procurement-led use cases where buyers need suppliers to commit to and report social value delivery. It supports supplier participation and ongoing reporting against tender or contract requirements. This aligns well with organizations that manage social value through supply chains rather than only internal programs.
Reporting for assurance needs
The product emphasizes consistent metrics and report outputs intended for stakeholder and contract reporting. It supports maintaining an audit trail of activities and evidence to substantiate reported outcomes. This can be useful where reporting must stand up to internal review or external scrutiny.
Narrower ESG coverage
The platform’s core strength is social value and CSR outcomes, not full-spectrum ESG management. Organizations needing deep environmental accounting (for example, emissions inventories) or integrated risk/compliance workflows may require additional systems. This can increase integration and governance effort for enterprise-wide ESG programs.
Framework dependence and fit
Social value reporting often depends on specific methodologies and definitions, and the product’s approach may align better with certain regional or sector expectations. If an organization uses a different internal framework or needs highly customized KPIs, configuration and change management may be required. Misalignment can lead to parallel reporting processes.
Integration and data maturity needs
Value depends on consistent input from project teams and suppliers, which can be difficult without mature data collection processes. Integrations with procurement, ERP, or project management systems may be needed to reduce manual entry, depending on the organization’s stack. Without strong adoption and governance, reported outcomes can be incomplete or delayed.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Member (Platform access / Membership Subscription) | Contact sales / Custom pricing | Access to the Social Value Workspace, measurement & reporting tools, support, training and validation; membership pricing not published — order form required. |
| Supplier (Tender registration / Supplier account) | Free to register for tenders | No charge to register and make a Social Value submission for a tender; if awarded a contract there may be an annual contract-management fee (communicated in tender docs) based on a percentage of contract value. |
| Free trial | Free (time-limited) | Official site offers a free trial account to explore the Platform/workspace before upgrading. |
| Social Value Academy (training) | £375 (one-time) | Two-module CPD-certified course (Foundation + Advanced), 12 months access; volume discounts for multiple licences available. |
Seller details
Social Value Portal Ltd
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https://socialvalueportal.com/
https://x.com/socialvalueuk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-value-portal/
