Driving Social Value Under the New PPN002 Guidance 

The recent update to PPN002 reinforces something we have long believed in: social value must be embedded as a core outcome of public sector delivery, not a standalone metric. At Arc Group, this aligns directly with how we approach every project — creating lasting community benefit, strengthening local economies, and supporting people into better opportunities.
Across our programmes, we are continually widening our impact through:

•        Local employment and apprenticeships – actively recruiting from the communities we work in and supporting people into long-term, sustainable careers.
•        Supply chain development – prioritising local SME partners and ensuring they meet the same high standards around skills, safety, ethics, and carbon responsibility.
•        Community investment – delivering targeted initiatives shaped with residents, schools, and community groups to ensure benefits are meaningful and measurable.
•        Environmental responsibility – reducing carbon across planned works, improving energy performance for residents, and aligning to broader Net Zero ambitions.
•        Inclusive growth – ensuring our projects support fairness, opportunity, and accessibility for all stakeholders.

As we move into new frameworks and partnerships across London and the South East, we welcome the clarity PPN002 provides. It raises the bar across the sector, and we’re proud that our approach is already built around these principles.

Social value isn’t an add-on for us — it’s at the heart of how we work.

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