Social Value has been a central pillar of public procurement for a number of years, and all signs point towards it playing a greater role in the future. Rail is an important player in social value in two main ways:
In recognition of the importance of social value in rail, RIA are pleased to be working to promote the activities of our members across the rail network. The first case study to be published is focusing on the social value work done by Octavius via their Network Rail Wales & Western Framework.