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Adapting to change

The world has entered new territory following the spread of COVID-19. Individuals, communities and businesses must rapidly respond to local and global news and changes. These changes affect every part of our lives and livelihoods – these are unprecedented times.

At Hudson, we are doing everything we can to support our clients going forward into this new landscape. We will continue to do so – we are in this for the long haul. Our team at Hudson will do all we can to adapt, thrive, and ensure our clients can too.

Making the future matter now

In times like these, it is essential to maintain a positive approach to the future. The choices and actions that business owners take now will affect their future prospects.

Key workers play an essential role in the fight against coronavirus, and the public sector fully recognises this. Council tenders will seek out businesses who add social value to their work during these difficult times.

The government, health officials and individuals are coming together to tackle the spread of COVID-19. Ultimately, when a resolution is found, businesses will be in a unique situation.

Councils and public sector bodies will look for businesses who championed social value during this time. Turning this crisis into an opportunity to make a difference to communities is essential.

What can I do?

Many people will have heard of the term ‘social value’. Put simply, social value is the positive social impact that businesses have in society. This impact can be generated in the form of:

Policies and procedures
Spending
Training
Volunteering
Mentoring
Community engagement

We can deliver positive social impact through delivering public sector and council tenders.

By doing so, we create a positive impact in terms of wellbeing, resilience and other factors. It makes business sense to support communities. In turn, communities will increase engagement with businesses long-term. The challenge here is doing so within the current limitations we have. It is challenging – but not impossible.

What council tenders & public sector contracts are there?

In the coming months, public sector and council tenders will request services including:

Facilities Tenders:
These include cleaning contracts for schools, offices, hospitals, social housing and more. These are essential and will be in high demand.

Logistics Tenders:
This can involve contracts for vehicle hire, transport and deliveries. Effective logistics which limit physical proximity will be essential.

HR Tenders:
Opportunities here might include contracts for recruitment, HR or restructure planning. New opportunities may arise in the form of virtual and offsite staff.

Going forward, councils and public sector bodies will seek businesses who demonstrated social value in the face of adversity. The critical question will be:

How did your business go over and above what was asked, whilst delivering what was needed?

Of course, buyers will be mindful of the impact on businesses. It is critical to reflect on your organisation’s ability to support others.

Delivering social value is critically dependent on our ability to maintain business, first and foremost. Businesses without essential plans in place to tackle the crisis will lack the capacity to deliver social value. It is useful to reflect on aspects such as:

How do I keep my staff safe from COVID-19 to do their job?
Do I have the finances in place to deliver? If not, have I looked at available support?
How will the impact of COVID-19 change the way my service is delivered in future?

How do I move forward?

In these uncertain times, there has been huge support from communities across the country. Individuals and businesses are rallying to volunteer across the UK.

Even if your organisation does not have the resources, the best asset you have is time.

As an organisation, you can engage with your local community through volunteering and advice.
When business is slow, use this time wisely to develop your policies and procedures.

Develop your training and mentoring programmes to respond to the new social and economic climate.

Be adaptable. Demonstrate this in facts and figures.

Use social media. It can be an easy trap to fall under the radar – don’t. Communicate with your clients. Demonstrate that you are taking positive steps forward.

How can we help with your Council Bid?

To support you, at Hudson Succeed we offer our Tender Mentor service. This is for businesses who want to ensure the bid they have produced is the best it can be. Through this service, we will mark your bid against scoring criteria, in advance of submission.

If you have done your research, produced your draft and are looking for bespoke consultation, get in touch.

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