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Axis Counselling confirmed as new provider for vital victim services commissioned by PCC
3 March 202625Specialist 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...
Differences between Pluggin Ecosystem and Social Value Portal
2 March 202659New kid on the block Pluggin Ecosystem differs significantly from the more established Social Value Portal, but how?...
Support for Community Cyber Resilience
13 February 2026446The 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...
Care Of Police Survivors (COPS)
14 January 2026222National charity COPS is now being supported through the police procurement and social value delivery process within the Pluggin Marketplace (previously the DICM)...
Police Unity Tour West Midlands Chapter returns for 2026 and seeks police supplier support
14 January 2026165Police procurement and contracting across the West Midlands region are now connecting suppliers social value into the support for national charity Care Of Police Survivors, through the Pluggin Marketplace...
West Mercia Police and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner partner with Carbon Neutral Britain
10 December 2025221A 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...
Neurodiversity support goes live through supplier social value across West Mercia
2 December 2025239New 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…
5 November 2025664The 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...
Reading FC Community Trust
24 October 2025330DICM Social Value Marketplace featured community provider Reading Football Community Trust represents Reading FC within the local and surrounding communities, acting as an extension of the club to support the Thames Valley safer communities objectives...
Social Value Marketplace enables Telefónica Tech to support West Mercia Police apprenticeships
21 October 2025447Telefónica 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...
Social Value Marketplace sees police supplier SYTECH Consultants collaborate in support of safer Thames Valley objectives.
15 October 2025538Major police supplier SYTECH has collaborated with Reading Football Club Community Trust inside the DICM Social Value Marketplace, a £5k social value commitment now supports the Trust's Custody Coaches service for under 18 year olds...
Council suppliers social value to support adults with learning disabilities
13 October 2025278Worcestershire County Council's commercial team is using market forces within the DICM (West Mercia) social value marketplace, to help suppliers and partners better align with their Commercial Social Value Charter; positioning FOUR specific community impact projects for suppliers to consider...
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