ESES shortlisted for a Social Value Award

We are thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Excellence in Social Value Award at the GO Awards Scotland 2026/27!

The even more thrilling part is knowing that our sister project, JobFit, have also been shortlisted for the additional categories: the Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award and the Sustainable Supply Chain Award.

This is a timely reminder of what sits at the heart of our work at Capital City Partnership and the Integrated Regional Employability & Skills (IRES) programme: addressing skills shortages and tackling poverty and inequality, while maximising opportunities across our region.

Over the past 5 years, we have focused on widening supply chains, creating connections and opening up opportunities for social enterprises, CICS, SMEs, charities and organisations to address challenges.

As part of the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal, we have been driven to maximise the social value delivered across our region and make a meaningful impact in our communities.

 We are incredibly proud to see that work recognised, and we are grateful to all the partners and organisations helping us make it happen. We wish all the teams the very best of luck at the awards.