* Actively supporting procurement hubs in each of the six sub-regions with projected benefits of millions of pounds * South East Business Portal and the Best Deals Service enabled £2m for the region and additional non cashable benefits whilst being firmly embedded in local authority practice * Regional spend analysis exercise commissioned to identify collaborative procurement opportunities to release additional savings and efficiencies for the south east 2009-09-25T14:57:34+01:00 12 The procurement theme aims to work with local authorities in south east to ensure they have access, the capability, capacity and knowledge necessary to make intelligent procurement decisions. * Enable 3% or greater savings for local authorities * Increasecapacity for strategic procurement and facilitate £65m annual efficiency savings for the region * Stimulate procurement hubs and use of 'best deals’ * Create a comprehensive region wide contracts and opportunities database procurement In year two we expect to enable £5million savings for councils. Please email momtaz.islam@southeastiep.gov.uk if you are not yet benefiting from our projects. We have case studies, training and individual support to offer. theme 2009-10-26T11:51:32+00:00