In an era where the Procurement Act 2023 demands greater transparency and tangible outcomes, our Pluggin Marketplace provides the digital infrastructure to transform passive social value obligations into active, high-impact community health, safety and resilience.

DICM Engine

The Pluggin engine which connects, contracts, measures and promotes social value seamlessly between UK communities and public buying groups.

Brand Sponsorship

Business brand sponsorship 100% sustains the Pluggin Marketplace, in return for a central profile from which to showcase social value to public buyers.

Buyer Groups

Regionally, the public buying leaders are driving how social value is best harnessed and targeted on to resourcing lasting community impact.

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Insights and updates from across the marketplace...

West Mercia Police Procurement: The 3-9-27 Model

Corporate Social Responsibility is not just a metric; it’s a core driver of our organisational & departmental strategy. It underpins support for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer West Mercia Plan, informs our assessment of the most advantageous tenders, and...

DICM (Durham) Strategic Priorities

The Safe Durham Partnership is required by statute to develop an annual strategic assessment. Its purpose is to enable the Safe Durham Partnership Board to: identify its strategic priorities for the forthcoming year, identify key crime and disorder risks and...

UK study highlights risk factors of domestic abuse of older people

A Durham University study has revealed that older people are more likely to be abused by their partners than by a family member...

Pluggin Marketplace: Tired remedies won’t end youth knife crime

Children & Young People Now is the magazine and website for all professionals who work to improve the life chances of children, young people and families. It is the essential resource on the learning, development, wellbeing and safeguarding of children...

Wales: Violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence: strategy 2022 to 2026

A recent survey in Wales and England revealed that 69% of respondents had experienced sexual harassment, domestic abuse, violence, stalking or other offences...

Meet Crucial Crew

Since 1992, over 35,300 children having benefitted from this event, with Crucial Crew standing as a critical pillar in preparing young individuals for the challenges of secondary school and life beyond...