Axis Counselling confirmed as new provider for vital victim services commissioned by PCC

Axis Counselling confirmed as new provider for vital victim services commissioned by PCC

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Specialist West Mercia charity wins contract to provide a joined-up approach which will give victims a seamless and consistent support pathway, helping them understand their options, navigate the criminal justice process and access the emotional and practical help they need - without having to move between multiple services.
Differences between Pluggin Ecosystem and Social Value Portal

Differences between Pluggin Ecosystem and Social Value Portal

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New kid on the block Pluggin Ecosystem differs significantly from the more established Social Value Portal, but how?
Support for Community Cyber Resilience

Support for Community Cyber Resilience

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The cyber resilience of social enterprises and SMEs is now being supported through public buying within the Pluggin Marketplace. A mix of National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG) support and the contract social value (equipment and knowledge exchange volunteering) from technology suppliers to the emergency services, councils, NHS and criminal justice…
Meet Guiding Young Minds (GYM)

Meet Guiding Young Minds (GYM)

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Guiding Young Minds (GYM) as a service, grew and developed from the charity ASSIST Trauma Care; a specialist therapeutic organisation dedicated to supporting people who have suffered psychological trauma. GYM is now a therapeutic service which recognises that young people caught up in gangs and knife crime have often experienced adverse…
West Mercia Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner partner with Carbon Neutral Britain

West Mercia Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner partner with Carbon Neutral Britain

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A voluntary initiative, launched by West Mercia Police and designed to support their Supply Chain Code of Conduct and the supplier orientated Social Value Delivery Plan, is helping stakeholders contribute to a more sustainable future for the communities of the West Mercia region.
Neurodiversity support goes live through supplier social value across West Mercia

Neurodiversity support goes live through supplier social value across West Mercia

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New supplier social value support for neurodiversity through police procurement, was launched in November 2025 by National Police Autism Association (West Mercia); enabling suppliers to directly contribute to the supply of equipment specially designed for people with neurodiverse needs.
Public procurement helped create the UKs first dynamic, public-facing social value marketplace…

Public procurement helped create the UKs first dynamic, public-facing social value marketplace…

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The Pluggin Marketplace was built with and for UK public procurement bodies, the UKs first dynamic and public facing social value marketplace supporting how suppliers collaborate within charities for tangible community impact through public contracting.
Social Value Marketplace enables Telefónica Tech to support West Mercia Police apprenticeships

Social Value Marketplace enables Telefónica Tech to support West Mercia Police apprenticeships

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Telefónica Tech are proudly supporting a 3 year Police constable (integrated degree), Level: 6 (1 Apprentice) for West Mercia Police by paying for the tuition on the course.

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Worcestershire's business suppliers can now support the council's net carbon zero pledge, using their contract social value as a contribution towards the logistical process of planting 150,000 trees.Worcestershire County Council's commercial team is using market forces within the DICM (West Mercia) social value marketplace, to help suppliers and partners better align…