A targeted programme supporting social enterprises to build private sector partnerships and access social value opportunities
Social Enterprise NI (SE NI) has developed the Procurement Ready – Business Assessment to support organisations in assessing their readiness for corporate partnerships. The initiative focuses on building practical, outcome-led relationships with private sector partners and improving access to social value opportunities.
How the programme works
Successful organisations will receive tailored, one-to-one support to strengthen their ability to engage in social value partnerships with private sector organisations, including
- bespoke baseline assessment of capacity, readiness and potential to work with private sector partners through tendering
- expert delivery support providing specialist knowledge in corporate engagement, partnership development and social value
- brokered partnership development to support the creation of effective and sustainable partnerships
Eligibility criteria
The opportunity is suitable for organisations that meet the following criteria
- interested in developing or strengthening private sector relationships
- seeking to better understand and demonstrate social value
- open to collaboration through competitive tendering processes
- able to commit time and senior-level engagement
Apply for the Procurement Ready Business Assessment.
First published 26 June 2026
