Mane Frame / Our commitments

Social value targets

Value beyond the engagement.

We aim to create positive social value through the way we work, share knowledge and make decisions. Our priorities draw on the UK government’s Social Value Model, with commitments proportionate to our size and relevant to each engagement.

Our company ambition

Create measurable, lasting value for people, communities and the environment.

These are forward-looking priorities, not achieved impact figures. Numerical targets and delivery dates will be agreed where there is a defined activity or contract; no beneficiary totals, volunteering hours or employment outcomes are claimed here.

Our target areas

We focus on outcomes where a specialist consultancy can make a credible contribution, rather than claiming to deliver every government mission.

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    Skills and opportunity

    Aim to share practical security and technology knowledge through mentoring, learning and knowledge transfer where suitable opportunities arise. Make learning accessible and support people facing barriers to opportunity.

    MeasureAgreed learning or mentoring hours, participation and participant feedback; outcomes reported only when evidenced.

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    Inclusive working

    Aim to use fair, accessible working practices and consider reasonable adjustments in collaboration and recruitment. Support respectful working relationships and avoid unnecessary barriers to participation.

    MeasureAccessibility actions, adjustments and relevant feedback, recorded without disclosing personal or sensitive information.

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    Responsible economic contribution

    Consider suitable small and local suppliers where they meet security, quality and value requirements. Support fair supplier relationships and use clear, agreed payment terms.

    MeasureRelevant supplier spend and payment performance, with any small or local supplier classification clearly defined.

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    Community and environmental responsibility

    Look for appropriate ways to share cyber awareness and support safer digital participation. Connect social value activity with our net zero strategy: lower-impact delivery, responsible equipment use and informed purchasing, agreeing additional environmental commitments when they are relevant to a contract.

    MeasureAgreed awareness and environmental activities, participation and evidenced results, keeping company-wide reductions separate from additional contract outcomes.

How targets become measurable

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    Define the outcome

    For each agreed activity, identify the intended benefit, beneficiaries, delivery owner, measure and timeframe. Set realistic numerical targets only once scope and capacity are understood.

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    Match the contract

    For central government procurements using PPN 002, respond to the outcomes selected by the buyer under the current Social Value Model. Contract commitments should deliver additional value, not simply re-label the core services being purchased.

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    Record and review progress

    Keep proportionate evidence of activity and outcomes. Review the company’s priorities annually and report against any agreed contract targets through the reporting arrangements established with the client.

Policy alignment

UK government references informing our approach. Alignment is not an accreditation or endorsement.

PPN 002: Social value in government contractsUK government Social Value Model

Our commitments

Net zero strategy