Binding Social Value Commitments
Aligned to our Social Value Policy (PEG-SVP-001). Tracked per project through Contracts OS with auditable evidence on every public sector contract.
40%+
Local Economic Spend
Within 30-mile radius
15%+
SME Spend
All contracts
1 per £1m
Apprentices
Of contract value
2hr per £100k
Volunteer Hours
Of contract value
30 days
Subcontractor Payment
Exceeds PPN 018
Per-Project
Auditable Reports
Via Contracts OS
Policy-Aligned, Contractually Binding
Social value is weighted 10 to 20% of total score on most public sector contracts. Pro Energise treats social value as a scored metric tracked per project, not a policy document filed and forgotten.
Every commitment on this page comes directly from our binding Social Value Policy (PEG-SVP-001): 40%+ local economic spend within 30 miles, 15%+ SME spend across all contracts, 30-day subcontractor payment exceeding PPN 018, 1 apprentice per £1m of contract value, and 2 volunteer hours per £100k of contract value. All targets are contractually binding from project award and reported with auditable evidence via Contracts OS.
Our commitments align with the National TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, and Measures) framework, enabling procurement teams to map our metrics directly to standard evaluation criteria and aggregate our contribution alongside other supply chain partners.
Local Economic Spend (40%+ within 30 miles)
Pro Energise commits to a minimum 40% local economic spend on every public sector contract. Local economic spend is defined as procurement expenditure with businesses operating within 30 miles of the delivery location, where those businesses employ local staff and contribute to the local economy through business rates, wages, and local supply chains. We achieve this through our national account with CEF (City Electrical Factors), whose 400+ branches operate as semi-autonomous profit centres. We maintain branch-tagged procurement reporting that evidences exactly how much is spent at each local branch against each contract.
How we deliver this
- 40%+ minimum local economic spend per public sector contract
- 30-mile radius definition aligned with standard procurement criteria
- Branch-tagged procurement data via national CEF account
- Per-project local spend percentage calculated and reported
- Data feeds directly into framework KPI evidence packs
- Contracts OS generates auditable local spend reports on demand
SME Spend (15%+ minimum)
Pro Energise commits to a minimum of 15% of contract value spent with Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (businesses with fewer than 250 employees and turnover below £50 million). This covers expenditure with independent subcontractors, local testing laboratories, training providers, and specialist suppliers. We recognise the distinction between local economic spend and SME spend. Local economic spend captures the geographic circulation of money. SME spend captures support for smaller businesses. We report on both separately to give clients a clear and honest picture of our supply chain impact.
Tracking and reporting
- 15%+ SME spend across all contracts
- Independent of geographic location (national)
- Tracked per purchase order with supplier SME status
- Per-project reports showing SME spend percentage
- Independent local wholesaler spend reported separately
- Contracts OS generates auditable SME spend reports on demand
Apprenticeship Programme (1 per £1m contract value)
Pro Energise commits to creating apprenticeship opportunities at a rate of one apprentice placement per £1m of contract value. This reflects the established sector standard and a level of commitment we can sustain and evidence across all active contracts. Apprentices follow a structured Level 3 electrical pathway with a 24-month programme duration. Each apprentice is assigned a designated internal mentor and enrolled with a formalised training partner. Beyond formal apprenticeships, all engineers undertake ongoing upskilling programmes including EAS 2024 compliance qualifications.
Tracking and reporting
- 1 apprentice placement per £1m of contract value
- Structured Level 3 electrical pathway
- 24-month programme duration with quarterly progress reviews
- Designated internal mentor per apprentice
- Apprentice hours tracked per project for tender evidence
- Training hours and NVQ completions logged in Contracts OS
Community Engagement (2hr per £100k contract value)
Pro Energise commits to delivering 2 volunteer hours per £100,000 of contract value. Activities include school and college engagement visits by our engineers, local charity support, community skills workshops, and participation in industry mentoring programmes. All volunteering hours are recorded per contract and reported as part of our social value evidence packs. We support volunteering during working hours without loss of pay.
Tracking and reporting
- 2 volunteer hours per £100k of contract value
- Targeted local school engagement and electrical safety awareness
- Career pathway talks for school and college students
- Defined charity or education partner per operating region
- Volunteer tracking log maintained in Contracts OS
- Reported per contract with activity descriptions
30-Day Subcontractor Payment (Exceeds PPN 018)
Pro Energise pays all subcontractors within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice, exceeding the PPN 018 minimum of 45 days. On contracts where faster payment is specified or where social value scoring rewards prompt payment, we will commit to shorter payment cycles on a per-contract basis. We do not use extended payment terms as a commercial lever. Our subcontractors are essential partners in our delivery, and paying them promptly supports the financial health of the smaller businesses we rely on.
Tracking and reporting
- 30-day payment as standard for all subcontractor invoices
- Faster payment cycles available per-contract
- Payment performance tracked against 30-day target
- Reported per contract for framework compliance
- Modern Slavery Act 2015 compliant supply chain
Carbon Reduction Plan
Pro Energise is developing a Carbon Reduction Plan in compliance with PPN 06/21, to be published ahead of our first framework submissions. Our commitment to net zero includes LED fleet transition planning, route optimisation to reduce travel emissions, digital-first documentation reducing paper waste, and local supply chain sourcing minimising transport distances. The completed plan will be available on request and included in all framework submission evidence packs.
Per-Project Commitment Summary
All commitments scale per contract value. Floor targets are contractually binding from project award.
40%+
Local Economic Spend
30-mile radius
15%+
SME Spend
National
1 per £1m
Apprentices
Per contract value
2hr per £100k
Volunteers
Per contract value
How We Track and Report
All social value commitments are tracked in Contracts OS with per-project reporting capability. Data feeds directly into framework KPI reporting and social value evidence packs for tender submissions. Evaluators can request per-project social value reports showing local economic spend, SME spend, apprentice hours, volunteer activity, and payment performance, all linked to specific contracts and verifiable against delivery data. Social value delivery is managed at contract level by the assigned contract manager, with quarterly oversight from senior management.
- Per-project social value dashboard in Contracts OS
- Automated data capture from job records and purchase orders
- Framework KPI evidence packs generated on demand
- Tender submission evidence linked to verified delivery data
- Quarterly social value summary reports for framework clients
Commitments Built to Evidence
Every target on this page is tracked at project level through Contracts OS. When procurement teams evaluate our social value submission, the evidence is already being captured. All commitments are contractually binding from project award, per our Social Value Policy (PEG-SVP-001).
All social value commitments are made by Pro EV Group Ltd (Company No. 12545575), trading as Pro Energise, per Social Value Policy (PEG-SVP-001), and are contractually binding on awarded projects.
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