The Impact
Evaluation Standard
The independent standard for public and private sector organisations to qualitatively and quantitively assess their social value
01
Structured Metrics and Valuation
A comprehensive set of 130+ metrics across five impact categories to help organisations measure, evidence and report social value consistently.
02
Aligned with
Government Guidance
Aligned with the Social Value Model (PPN 002) and informed by HM Treasury guidance, enabling credible and consistent social value reporting.
03
Widely Recognised and
Adopted
Used across the UK public and private sectors, supporting consistent measurement, reporting and benchmarking of social value.
One evaluation standard, covering the needs of both public and private sector
The Impact Evaluation Standard is used to measure and report on social value by wide range of organisations, including public sector bodies such as HMRC, Cabinet Office, NHS and large private sector suppliers including Kier, Mitie and Capita.
The framework is used to report into over 32 + contracting authorities and government departments.
The Impact Evaluation Standard is reviewed and updated at least once a year, incorporating the latest industry best practices. Each annual edition is accompanied by guidance documentation to support its implementation.
About the Impact
Evaluation Standard
The Impact Evaluation Standard sets out a common list of metrics, proxy values and guidance documentation to assist public and private sector organisations in estimating and understanding the social value they are generating.
It is, in essence, a common list of activities that organisations undertake which have a significant social, economic or environmental impact on their communities. The framework provides guidance on how to value and assess the social impact of all common types of these activities.
The Impact Evaluation Standard leads the way in terms of measurement and reporting including integrated wellbeing and qualitative assessments to measure true impacts. From a reporting perspective it helps organisations differentiate themselves and bring robust innovation in the quantitative and qualitative assessment of social impact and value.
Key missions from the 2025 edition of the Impact Evaluation Standard
Kick-start economic growth
Make Britain a clean energy superpower
Take back our streets
Break down barriers to opportunity
Build an NHS fit for the future
Supporting a full range of
different organisation types…
- Local Authorities
- Central Government
- Construction
- IT
- Defence
- Professional Services
- Facilities Management
- Real Estate
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