Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland. Established in 2008, we are a leading public sector shared service and operate as a non-profit organisation funded by Scotland’s 32 local authorities. Our contract portfolio is used in the delivery of a wide range of services provided by councils, and includes contracts for social care, construction, roads, transport, environment, corporate, education and ICT. Contracts are designed to maximise the value of council spending through savings, efficiency and innovation. They also facilitate national and local policy priorities, support the local economy, and generate additional social value for Scotland’s communities. Scotland Excel offers an award-winning learning and development programme, and provides a range of assessment, consultancy and improvement services to help councils transform their procurement and commercial capability. We represent the sector at a national level on all matters relating to public procurement, and lead the development and dissemination of good procurement practice.