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"Social Value as a Return on Investment is gaining strength"

BY SOCIAL INNOVATION EUROPE

A Conservative MP has welcomed the European Parliament's decision to throw its weight behind the idea of "social value" in public services.

Chris White has put forward a private member's bill requiring councils, the NHS and other bodies to consider more than just cost when awarding contracts.

Now European authorities have agreed that economic, social and environmental benefits should also be a factor.

Read the full article from Social Innovation Europe here.