Summary of community benefits

Community benefits generated through Transport Scotland procurements can be a powerful catalyst to improving the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of communities. The Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 stipulates that community benefits must be considered for all procurements greater than £4 million. Transport Scotland aims to deliver community benefits as part of all regulated procurement activity and assists staff when assessing the potential to include community benefits in procurements.

During the reporting period, Transport Scotland’s suppliers reported that live contracts delivered 832 new entrants’ positions, 63 apprenticeships, 172 graduate positions and 77 work placements. Suppliers also reported that they have awarded 562 sub-contracts valued in excess of £150 million. Appendix B highlights the range of employment positions provided by suppliers over the reporting year as a result of community benefits, along with a case study.