1. Social Fund Successor Arrangements Practitioner Event – 3 October 2012

2. Overview of Scotland Excel – Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for Scotland's local government sector. Formed in 2008 in response to recommendations in the McClelland Report, previously Authorities Buying Consortium. – Our members include Scotland's 32 councils and almost 100 associate members including public bodies, voluntary organisations, community groups and charities. – Scotland Excel works collaboratively with members and suppliers to raise procurement standards and secure best value for customers. – Range of corporate/transactional and service contracts available.

3. The Opportunity Provision of Domestic Furniture and Furnishings including White Goods and other related services This provision will relate to domestic dwellings such as temporary accommodation and hostels, however this is not limited and provision will apply to other similar types of related dwellings as required by members and participants of the framework. An arrangement of this nature supports councils to deliver fully furnished temporary and interim accommodation, but can also assist councils to provide furniture packages for service users who may be moving to their first tenancy, or in order to prevent someone from becoming homeless. A one stop shop approach will be considered to ensure councils have one service provider to meet all replenishment of goods.

4. The Opportunity Collaboration Advantages EU compliant procedure Minimise costs and duplication of effort Transparency and harmonisation of rates Flexibility and choice Increase innovation and monitor spend nationally

5. Current Spend Profile - Suppliers Averaged over 3 years £6m per annum Paisley Regional Office CF SERVICES LTD£266,810 FIRST FURNISHINGS LTD£64,655 FOXBAR CONTRACTS LTD£7,480 NEW TWO FURNITURE SERVICES£143,010 SKANSKA£326,890 THE FURNISHING SERVICE LTD£2,991,818 Inverness Regional Office CF SERVICES LTD£258,327 Aberdeen Regional Office CF SERVICES LTD£1,100 INSTANT NEIGHBOUR CHARITABLE TRUST£134,353 THE FURNISHING SERVICE LTD£29,508 Edinburgh Regional Office CF SERVICES LTD£261,000 FIRST FURNISHINGS LTD£642,563 SKANSKA£610,388 THE FURNISHING SERVICE LTD£552,032 5 Restricted – Commercial

6. Procurement Strategy Next Steps Form Technical UIG with council members (Nov 2012) Framework Agreement – flexibility and choice Duration of framework Conditions / Procedures Direct Award / Mini Competitions Specification KPI’s / Best Value Incentives

7. Timeline October – November 2012 PIN Draft Procurement Strategy Scope/specification detailing UIGs Pricing/Commercial Terms UIGs Technical UIG and Market Engagement November- February 2013 Seek Approval Strategy and Tender Tender Period Tender Evaluation Evaluation UIGs February – April 2013Evaluation Approval Award Recommendation Mobilisation Contract Start Date (around 15 April 2013)

8. Opportunity Assessment – Future Spend Profile Current council contracts with data gathered to date Other opportunities....... Support Successor Arrangements Other Housing / Social Work Provision Sheltered Housing Other associate members - APUC Opportunity to incorporate reuse initiatives. Liaise with CRNS and consider community benefits that could be achieved within this opportunity ESSENTIAL ACTIONS REQUIRED FROM TODAY: Audience feedback to Scotland Excel Allow Scotland Excel to consider comments and incorporate potential opportunities Month of October significant to framework planning Scotland Excel will follow up with email

9. Q & A Contact details: Karen Thomson Senior Procurement Specialist Scotland Excel, Anchor Mill Unit 5, 7 Thread Street, Paisley PA1 1JR Tel. 0141 618 7466 Karen.Thomson@scotland-excel.org.uk