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.

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.

East Lindsey and South Holland District Councils have forecast £19.5 million in savings over the next ten years with a 42% return on investment, by developing a unique Merged Services project that, so far, outlines the re-design of five identified service areas; HR, IT, Finance, Customer Services, Revenues and Benefits.

Derby City Council has helped lead a turnaround in the approach and delivery of medication management across the East Midlands. This has resulted in a changed approach from top management through to care staff, driven by the establishment of the East Midlands Medicines and Social Care Management Group, and a new medicines management policy.