| Pricing - The pricing is based on open book accounting principles with a fixed supplier margin for the duration of the CPA. National pricing- The CPA will deliver national pricing, removing pricing disparities currently in place across Scottish public sector. Coverage - The CPA will be available to all Scottish public sector contracting authorities, regardless of size or geographical location. Savings - From our analysis of the product pricing submitted across a sample basket of goods, organisations could benefit from savings of up to 20% against current OGC pricing. Public sector spend on IT peripherals is estimated to be around £15m per annum, which suggests savings of up to £3m per annum could be achieved, dependent on the contract being 100% utilised. Delivery - Delivery charges have been reduced by as much as 75% when compared with current charges. - The CPA will deliver against environmental objectives including a reduction in carbon footprint as a result of a reduction in the number and frequency of deliveries. Environmental- The CPA supplier will provide detailed management information which will be used to drive further efficiencies throughout the life of the arrangement. Management Information- The number of mini-competitions will be reduced allowing procurement staff to focus on strategic priorities. Transactional Efficiencies The CPA will also focus on eProcurement and consolidation. |