# Event Details - **Event Name**: Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join public, private & VCSE sector peers to network and explore best practice in delivering Social Value in Procurement in Northern Ireland.About this EventSocial value is now a core part of the public procurement landscape in Northern Ireland, following the implementation of the NI Executive’s Social Value in Procurement policy. The policy creates significant opportunities to use Government buying power to deliver benefits for people, places, and the planet.Throughout this in-person event, buyers, suppliers, and VCSE organisations will share examples of the initiatives they are delivering together—from jobs and work placements to training and skills development, circular approaches to waste, greater inclusion of social enterprises in supply chains, and more.There will be dedicated time for networking and discussion to support collaboration and spark new partnership opportunities.We anticipate significant interest in attending this event, therefore tickets are limited to 2 per organisation/company.The deadline to register to attend is Friday 27th February 2026 at 5pm.If you have questions email: socialvalueni@sibni.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belfast/unlocking-social-value-partnering-for-people-places-and-the-planet/100001981767079683 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Belfast - **state**: NI - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Girdwood Community Hub - **lat**: 54.6115965 - **long**: -5.9409562 - **full address**: Girdwood Community Hub, Girdwood Community Hub, Belfast, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d3c9fb57baab2de54a4ed78786925d9581a933b2850b2b3e08ad86920d63f9f1-rimg-w1200-h405-dcedeff0-gmir.png?v=1769618096 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet being held? - **A:** Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Girdwood Community Hub, Girdwood Community Hub, Belfast, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet? - **A:** Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet is organized by Social Value Unit. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Unlocking Social Value: Partnering for People, Places & the Planet is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Belfast, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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