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...

Ten Worcestershire Residents Recognised Kings Birthday Honours 2025

Ten outstanding individuals from the county have been acknowledged for their contributions across various sectors, celebrating their dedication and impact...

Fighting retail crime together: Community Partnership

Northamptonshire Business Crime Partnership (NBCP) works with Northamptonshire Police and the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (OPFCC) to prevent, disrupt and deter retail crime and anti-social behaviour...

Local charity welcomes high profile new Chairman

Chris Heaton-Harris, Former MP for Daventry and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, is to chair the board of trustees at a local registered charity, The Reach for Health Centre...

A Safer Northants

New chief constable of Northamptonshire Police has told a police, fire and crime panel confirmation hearing that he wants to make Northamptonshire the "safest county in the UK"...

STEPs Project by Catch 22

Catch22 begins delivering a new Support Through Exploitation and Prevention Service (STEPS) commissioned by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner.   With over ten years of experience supporting victims of child exploitation across England, Catch22 is bringing this knowledge to West...

Life-saving bleed kits installed in Darlington

New trauma cabinets, stocked with life-saving bleed kits, have been installed in key locations around Darlington town centre. Positioned alongside existing defibrillators, these kits provide essential tools to help control severe bleeding in an emergency before paramedics arrive. The cabinets...