We’re delighted to announce that the next Social Procurement Professional Certificate will take place this October 2025, with four live online sessions scheduled for:
2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd October 2025 (Provisional dates)
2-hour sessions delivered virtually
Open to public and private sector professionals
Why This Certificate Matters
Procurement is more than just value for money — it’s about value for community. Across Ireland and beyond, more organisations are recognising the role procurement plays in driving inclusive, sustainable, and social outcomes. This certificate is designed to build capacity, confidence, and capability in embedding social value into procurement processes.
Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking to strengthen existing policies, this hands-on course is packed with practical tools, case studies, and expert guidance to support real-world implementation.
What You’ll Learn
The certificate includes four interactive modules:
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Foundations of Social Procurement – Key concepts, benefits and Irish/international context
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Building a Culture of Social Value – Leadership, organisational readiness, and strategic alignment
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Policy and Process Design – From compliance to meaningful impact
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Applying Social Procurement in Practice – Integrating social value into RFx, evaluation and contract management
Each session combines expert-led training with interactive activities, group discussion, and real-life examples to ensure an engaging and impactful experience.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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Procurement professionals
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ESG, CSR and impact leads
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Public sector buyers
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Social value officers
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Community benefit practitioners
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Supply chain managers
What You’ll Get
✅ Certificate of completion
✅ Course workbook and templates
✅ Case studies and examples from across Ireland
✅ A growing network of peers and professionals committed to social value
How to Register
To sign up or find out more, visit:
https://buysocial.ie/services/certificate/
Or contact us directly at: [email protected]
Let’s build a future where every euro spent delivers more than just a product or service — it delivers social impact.