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Wheelshare

Social Value Strategy and NHS Tender Support

Services Provided
Industry
Healthcare
Company Revenue
£5m
Social Value Strategy and NHS Tender Support

 

Client Intro

Wheelshare is a leading provider of wheelchairs, specialist seating, and related services. They are committed to enhancing mobility and improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, Wheelshare aims to deliver high-quality products and services that meet the diverse needs of their clients.

Aim 

The primary objective of the Wheelshare Social Value Bid Support Project was to develop a comprehensive social value strategy that would enhance Wheelshare's bid for a significant NHS Framework Contract. The aim was to demonstrate Wheelshare's commitment to social value, including environmental sustainability, community engagement, and economic development, in order to secure the contract and create a positive impact on society.

Solution 

Our team partnered with Wheelshare to conduct a thorough assessment of their current social value practices and identify areas for improvement. We developed a bespoke social value framework tailored to Wheelshare's operations, which included:

 

  • Conducting a materiality assessment to identify social value priorities relevant to Wheelshare's business and sector.

  • Developing clear social value policies and measurable targets across environmental impact, social responsibility, and economic development.

  • Implementing monitoring systems and regular reporting mechanisms to track progress and maintain accountability.

  • Providing staff training and awareness sessions to embed social value values across the organisation.

In addition to these steps, we focused on writing the Social Value element of the Wheelshare proposal into the NHS. This involved:

 

  • Aligning Wheelshare's social value strategy with the NHS's social value priorities and requirements.

  • Highlighting Wheelshare's commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices and innovations.

  • Emphasising community engagement initiatives, such as partnerships with local organisations and support for community health programmes.

  • Demonstrating economic development contributions, including job creation, skills development, and support for local suppliers.


Results & Benefits 

The engagement delivered significant results for Wheelshare:

 

  • Improved social value performance metrics and enhanced reputation among clients and partners.

  • Streamlined compliance with evolving regulatory standards.

  • Increased employee engagement and retention through a strong corporate purpose.

  • Greater ability to identify and mitigate social value risks, ensuring long-term business resilience.

  • Most importantly, Wheelshare were successful in becoming an NHS supplier through the Framework Contract, securing a significant opportunity to make a positive impact on society.

Client Testimonial 

"transformacy supported us through the NHS Supply Chain Framework tender process. Their project management was good, and they were available when needed. While they had not previously worked on this specific tender, they carried out the necessary research and added real value in shaping the Social Value elements of our proposal. This important contribution played a part in Wheelshare successfully securing a place on this strategically important framework for Wheelchairs, Specialist Seating and Related Services." — Ido Perry, CEO, Wheelshare UK&I

Inspiration 

Wheelshare’s journey demonstrates that a purposeful social value strategy can drive both business success and positive societal impact. By taking proactive steps to integrate social value thinking, Wheelshare has become a role model for others in the sector, showing that sustainability and profitability go hand in hand.