By participating in just two e-auctions run by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) for the purchase of 180 PCs and 20 laptops, North West Leicestershire District Council projected £27,000 of savings.

Derbyshire County Council has been recognised for the design of a new Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) and embedding it successfully into the Council's ways of working, particularly within project management across the Council. The revised EIA assisted in achieving Level 3 of the National Equality Standard for Local Government. During the Level 3 assessment Derbyshire County Council was particularly commended for its work in the use of equality mapping, consultation and research, as well as for its strong record on promoting disability equality.

East Midlands Lawshare Partnership was brought together in 2006 with the aim of jointly negotiating lower legal costs and advice for member authorities. 13 local authorities initally joined as members.

Just two years after it was established East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) has already built itself a solid reputation for delivering results. Formed by local authorities in the East Midlands, empa's role is to improve the delivery of property services;providing guidance on best practice and efficiency savings.