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The Smithfield project will create lasting social value for Birmingham, generating opportunities for local people, supporting businesses and strengthening communities across the city. In partnership with Simetrica, a global leader in social impact valuation, Lendlease has developed a framework to measure and understand the wider benefits Smithfield will bring to the city.

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS

  • 30%

    OF PROJECT STAFF LIVING WITHIN 10 MILES

  • 60%

    OF PROJECT STAFF LIVING WITHIN 30 MILES

  • 445

    APPRENTICESHIPS
    CREATED

  • 100

    SUMMER
    INTERNSHIPS

  • 10-YEAR

    ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FACILITY

PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY

  • £500,000

    SOCIAL IMPACT
    FUND

  • £500,000

    COMMUNITY ARTS
    FUND

  • 20

    schools supported through mentoring and career programmes

  • 60

    community projects supported

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES

  • 15%

    of project spend within 10 miles

  • 40%

    of project spend within 30 miles

  • 60%

    of spend with SMEs

  • 5%

    of the construction budget allocated to the third sector

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GET INVOLVED

All procurement opportunities at Smithfield will be registered on Find It In Birmingham. If you are interested in becoming part of our supply chain, please register for an account and search for Lendlease on the opportunities tab. You will also be able to set alerts for the project and be notified when an opportunity becomes available.

REGISTER

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CONTACT US

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