To approve the proposed social value framework and key value indicators (KVIs) which will assist officers and potential suppliers to identify, measure and evaluate initiatives which could contribute to improving economic, social or environmental well-being of Herefordshire communities, through procurement activity.

That:

a)    Social value measurement framework components included in paragraph 6 to 14 of this report are approved; and

b)    The initial key value indicators included in Appendix 1 are approved;

1.             The council offers less structured guidance and has no consistent mechanism for capturing and reporting on social value achieved through the council’s procurement activity. This option is not recommended.