Social Value | how SOS helps you deliver measurable impact
Discover how digital tools are transforming housing and community services by generating real, measurable impact that improves lives and meets today’s regulatory demands.
What is social value?
In the context of public services, social value refers to the wider impact an organisation has on the community — beyond the delivery of its core services. This includes contributions to wellbeing, inclusion, sustainability, community resilience, and quality of life.
Under legislation such as the Social Value Act and the Procurement Act 2023, public bodies and their partners are required to demonstrate how they’re delivering social value through the services they provide and the suppliers they work with. This means procurement is no longer based on cost alone, but also on the social, economic, and environmental benefits generated.
The role of technology in social value
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Digital systems streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve responsiveness. This leads to better outcomes for residents, especially in housing maintenance, health, and community engagement.
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IoT sensors and energy monitoring tools help reduce energy usage, carbon emissions, and waste. Technology also supports net zero targets, making every building more efficient and eco-friendly.
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Digital mental health tools and assisted living technologies provide better support to vulnerable individuals. Real-time alerts on air quality, temperature, or water leaks help maintain safe, healthy living conditions.
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Residents can report concerns using accessible digital platforms, giving them a voice and increasing trust. Technology fosters accountability and promotes a sense of belonging.
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From early intervention alerts to predictive maintenance, smart technology enables targeted action, ensuring support reaches those who need it most.
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Mobile-first platforms and self-service apps remove barriers to participation, ensuring that more people — including those with mobility or language challenges — can access services and support.
Social value calculation: a unique SOS feature
At SOS, we don’t just deliver technology — we also calculate the social impact of every system we install.
This makes it easy for your organisation to:
Quantify the positive outcomes generated by your investment.
Offset spend against your social value commitments.
Report on measurable impact during procurement and compliance assessments.
Strengthen bids and proposals by evidencing real, community-wide benefit.
Example: For every £1 spent on SOS systems, an estimated £5 of social value is generated — from avoided health costs and increased tenant wellbeing, to reduced energy usage and improved service access.
How SOS supports your social value strategy
All SOS solutions are designed with social value at their core. Our platforms directly contribute to:
Let technology do more than monitor. Let it make a difference.
Talk to us today about how SOS solutions can help you deliver on your social value commitments, meet regulatory requirements, and improve lives in your communities.