The NOW Group Wins Best Procurement Social Value Award at National Procurement Awards 2025

The NOW Group was awarded the Best Procurement Social Value Award at the recently concluded National Procurement Awards 2025, recognised for its innovative and impactful approach to delivering meaningful social outcomes through strategic procurement partnerships. 

Operating across Belfast, Dublin, and Galway, The NOW Group supports individuals with autism, hidden disabilities, and other neurodiverse conditions by creating training, employment, accessibility, and inclusion programmes that generate lasting social value.

Judges praised the entrant’s transformative Just A Minute (JAM) card, which enhances the transport experience for people with learning difficulties and communication barriers. “By promoting dignity, patience, and inclusion, the JAM card removes barriers to full community engagement while supporting meaningful employment opportunities,” the panel said. 

Measurable impact through Social Return on Investment demonstrates how strategic interventions can deliver both commercial and societal benefit, setting a benchmark for accessibility and service excellence.

The recognition reflects rising standards across the National Procurement Awards, where entrants are increasingly distinguished by the integration of social value, commercial discipline, and long-term organisational impact. The NOW Group’s achievement illustrates how procurement can serve as a strategic driver of innovation, resilience, and operational excellence.

With momentum building from the 2025 winners, attention now turns to the 2026 awards cycle, where organisations are expected to continue advancing inclusion, digital enablement, and supplier collaboration to deliver measurable social and economic outcomes. Who will emerge as the next standout procurement leader in 2026?

Visit the official National Procurement Awards website to view the 2025 winners, explore award categories, and subscribe to programme updates ahead of the forthcoming cycle.