Reporting social procurement impact
Understanding how and why to report social procurement impact is crucial for demonstrating the value and effectiveness of your efforts. A clear understanding of the reporting process (how) and its importance (why) helps showcase positive outcomes and informs strategic procurement decisions within your organisation.
How to report social procurement impact
Lead contractors on all VIDA projects are required to report data on the Local Jobs First policy and the Social Procurement Framework through the Victorian Management Centre (VMC). This reporting system tracks and maintains project outcomes. Contractors are responsible for compiling data from subcontractors and suppliers to fulfill their reporting requirements. Specific reporting metrics include expenditures related to Aboriginal employment, Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) participants (apprentices, trainees, cadets), and participation of women under the Building Equality Policy.
Refer to our Overview of reporting requirements (PDF, 191.4 KB) resource for an explanation of the reporting process and specific guidance on the types of data contractors need to provide to demonstrate their social procurement impact. Joey - please note, resource lives on the resources page.
Why report social procurement impact
Measuring the results achieved through the Victorian Government Social Procurement Framework and associated policies is essential for understanding the impact being achieved and for whom.
For government, collecting and analysing quality data on social spending and employment hours helps evaluate contractor performance, inform policy enhancements, and showcase additional social benefits of infrastructure projects.
For contractors and social benefit suppliers, measuring social impact demonstrates value, improves practices, and contributes to broader community objectives.
Learn more about why measuring your social procurement impact is crucial in our Introduction to understanding your social impact (PDF, 1.3 MB) resource.
