01. Definition
The 10 standardised sub-criteria defined under Cabinet Office PPN 06/20 used by evaluators to score Social Value across 5 policy themes.
Usage in Methodology
"Bid writers align response frameworks directly with specific MAC criteria (e.g. MAC 2.1 Apprenticeships, MAC 3.1 Net Zero)."
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