Social Value Policy

Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd: Social Value

Our Approach to Social Value

At Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd, we believe that the benefits of our work extend far beyond tree cutting and vegetation clearance for the public sector. Every contract is an opportunity to create lasting positive change for the communities, environments, and economies we serve.

Our teams work across the North West, Yorkshire, and North Wales on contracts for councils, housing associations, NHS trusts, schools, and colleges. We are already approved on multiple public sector framework agreements, ensuring procurement compliance and enabling clients to quickly and confidently access our services. We are often invited to support specification development during preliminary market engagement or to advise on improving underperforming contracts, bringing real-world insight from years of delivering large-scale, high-compliance arboricultural works.

Social value is embedded in the way we operate – from the people we employ, to the way we manage waste, to the partnerships we build with local initiatives.

What Social Value Means to Us

For Treetops, social value is about delivering measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits alongside our operational commitments. This means:

• Supporting local employment and skills – Recruiting from the communities we work in, providing apprenticeships, and investing in accredited training for our workforce.

• Environmental stewardship – Minimising waste, reusing materials, planting trees, and enhancing biodiversity through habitat-sensitive vegetation management.

• Community engagement – Donating materials such as woodchip to allotments, supporting local events, and contributing to community projects like planting schemes and seasonal donations.

• Local supply chain investment – Prioritising local suppliers and contractors wherever possible, keeping spend within the regional economy.

Formal Social Value Policy

Policy Statement of Intent
Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd is committed to delivering measurable social, economic, and environmental benefits through all aspects of our work. We will integrate social value into procurement, contract delivery, and our wider operations, ensuring that every project creates a positive and lasting impact.

Policy Commitments

Employment & Skills

• Provide sustainable local employment opportunities, including apprenticeships and trainee roles.
• Offer continuous professional development, ensuring all operatives maintain industry-leading qualifications such as City & Guilds NPTC.
• Promote career progression within the business.

Community Support

• Engage with local stakeholders to identify opportunities for community benefit as part of contract delivery.

• Provide in-kind contributions, such as materials, volunteering days, and project support for local initiatives.

Environmental Impact

• Follow our Environmental Policy to minimise carbon emissions, protect habitats, and promote biodiversity.

• Maximise reuse and recycling of green waste, diverting from landfill.

• Invest in low-emission and electric-powered tools and vehicles where possible.

Local Economic Benefit

• Procure goods and services locally whenever viable.
• Build long-term partnerships with regional suppliers, supporting the local economy.

Measuring & Reporting

• Track and record social value activities and outcomes on every contract.
• Report to clients on social value delivered, including agreed KPIs such as community engagement, environmental benefits, and local spend.
• Continually review and adapt our approach to maximise positive outcomes.

Procurement Compliance

• Maintain approvals on major public sector frameworks and DPS agreements to provide clients with compliant, transparent, and efficient procurement routes.
• Support clients with social value considerations during tendering and contract specification stages.

Approval & Review
This policy is approved by the Directors of Treetops De-Vegetation Services Ltd and will be reviewed annually to ensure it reflects current legislation, best practice, and the evolving needs of our clients and communities.

Why Choose Treetops for Public Sector Social Value

Choosing Treetops means selecting a partner with proven delivery across the full range of public sector vegetation clearance and tree services. Our approach blends technical excellence with community benefit, ensuring that every project delivers real outcomes – not just on-site, but for the wider area. Whether it’s specialist tree removal, large-scale vegetation site clearance, or long-term biodiversity protection, we work to leave a positive legacy for the communities we serve.