Welcome to the Journal.

We had a great launch in Cambridge in the middle of May. Many thanks to the council team for organising the event. It was a well attended online event with many council suppliers and community partners on the call. There is so much going on across Cambridgeshire at the moment. Consider the £1 million in […]

We all know that managing Social Value takes time…  From finding out what community organisations need, to getting suppliers involved, to tracking delivery — it all adds up. Many authorities dedicate hours, even days, every week to Social Value administration. Our conversations with public sector partners have highlighted this challenge repeatedly. We’ve heard many a […]

Are you delivering Social Value that is genuinely impactful? Social Value is a great opportunity to strengthen local communities. And local community organisations know what their communities need better than anyone. From our conversations with our public sector partners, we know they agree with us. But so often Social Value feels untargeted — sometimes driven […]

It’s one thing getting suppliers to commit to Social Value – and another for them to deliver it Over the years, Social Value has suffered from what we call the ‘credibility gap’.  That’s the difference between rhetoric and reality.  Or… what suppliers promise to deliver at tender stage and what they deliver in contract mobilisation.  […]

This month marks a significant milestone as we celebrate two years of Sovereign Network Group (SNG) — a journey defined by purpose, progress, and partnership. In just 24 months, SNG has continued to build on its commitment to providing good, affordable homes, creating the foundations for better lives and stronger communities. By the Numbers – […]

We’re excited to highlight Purdy Contracts Ltd—our top-performing supplier on Match My Project for May. A member of the Kinovo Group, Purdy is a trusted provider of mechanical, electrical, building services, and renewable energy solutions. They joined the platform through Hyde Housing and have demonstrated exceptional commitment to delivering meaningful social value. Their impact so […]

We’re excited to roll out three impactful updates that will make managing projects and supplier offers even easier. These new features aim to enhance transparency, streamline user management, and improve visibility of resources. Here’s what’s new: 🔍 Real-Time Feedback Visibility for AuthoritiesPreviously, authorities could only see project feedback once both the community organisation and the […]

1. Select an authority from the Match My Project homepage. For more information on choosing an authority to sign up with, see below. 2. From the authority landing page, click ‘Sign up’ in the top right corner 3. You can then choose whether to signup as a community organisation or business / supplier. 4. Complete […]

We’ve heard your feedback, and while it’s still early in the year, we’re excited to share what’s in the works for summer and beyond! These updates make Match My Project easier to navigate and more effective at connecting users to the right people and projects. Here’s a preview of what’s coming: 🔐 Smoother Sign-up & […]