Social value weighting checker

Central government buyers must give social value at least 10% of the marks in above-threshold tenders started from 1 October 2025. Check a tender against that, and see what each social value mark is worth to your bid.

This meets the 10% minimum.

Social value is 10% of the total score. PPN 002 asks for at least 10%; if a tender seems to fall short, you can raise it as a clarification question.

How this is worked out

What your mark is worth: 10% × 3 / 5 = 6 points out of 100
Each extra mark: 2 points

A guide to the policy, not legal advice.

Sources

PPN 002: Taking account of social value in the award of central government contracts (GOV.UK) checked 10 October 2026