Delivery Snapshots

Why This Matters for Social Value Bids

This is not theoretical social value. It is delivery that can be evidenced, measured, and aligned to real community need.

It shows commissioners exactly how commitments translate into outcomes, not just statements.

By embedding LSIP and IS8 sector priorities into project design, AW Social Value Consultancy helps clients:

Evidence alignment with national and local skills strategies
Show tangible investment in inclusive employment pathways
Deliver outcomes that meet public sector social value criteria
Strengthen bid scoring through real‑world impact and lived experience

DWP Partnership

Lived Experience in Action

Working alongside the Department for Work and Pensions, our local Council, DFN Project Search, and other charities, we supported young adults with lived experience of barriers to employment helping them access opportunities, training, and meaningful work placements.

Our consultancy introduced:

Social stories and easy‑read guidance to make processes accessible
Mentoring and coaching frameworks to build confidence
Employer toolkits to improve understanding of hidden disabilities

These initiatives demonstrate measurable outcomes under the Social Value Model’s themes of Tackling Economic Inequality and Improving Health and Wellbeing.

Neurodiversity and Disabilities in Business

As part of AFC Bournemouth's new season theme of 'Disability', we designed and delivered a Neurodiversity and Disabilities in Business event that helped employers understand how inclusive recruitment drives productivity and retention.

Through lived experience panels, networking, and local provider stands, businesses learned how to:

Review their recruitment processes for accessibility and fairness
Implement reasonable adjustments that remove barriers
Create quiet zones and sensory‑friendly spaces in offices
Build confidence in supporting neurodiverse employees

This practical approach aligns with LSIP priorities around inclusive workforce development and employer engagement, strengthening any social value bid that commits to improving equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).