Procurement as a Strategic Lever for Social Impact with Olivia Hughes

Episode notes

In this episode of Powering Procurement, we’re joined by Olivia Hughes , Social Value Manager at Liverpool City Council , to explore how social value has evolved from policy ambition into a daily delivery requirement within local government. Olivia shares her journey from the private sector into public service, bringing a unique dual perspective from both supplier and client sides of procurement. She discusses how social value has shifted from being a misunderstood concept following the 2012 Social Value Act to becoming a central strategic driver across commissioning and procurement activity.