Across the decade, the organisation has developed a total of 39 frameworks designed to support public sector bodies, enabling efficient procurement while driving measurable social value in communities nationwide.

The milestone comes at a time when community benefits are playing an increasingly central role in procurement, with funding streams and targeted initiatives helping to address issues including poverty, health inequality and environmental sustainability.

Through its Community Benefit Fund, managed by housing and community charity The Lintel Trust, SPA has awarded £1.27 million in grants benefiting 134 projects, supporting more than 42,000 individuals through initiatives focused on wellbeing, employability, digital inclusion and community resilience.

In the current financial year alone, the fund has seen £180,000 allocated to 18 projects, supporting an estimated 4,940 beneficiaries.

On reaching ten years, regional director for SPA, Lesley Peaty, said: “This anniversary is an opportunity to reflect not only on the scale of delivery, but on the difference that delivery has made over the past decade. The real measure of success lies in how projects improve lives, strengthen communities and create long-term opportunities.

“Procurement has the power to do far more than deliver buildings and infrastructure. It can support inclusive growth, tackle inequality and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities.”

The majority of funded activity has focused on individual wellbeing, accounting for more than two-thirds of projects, with additional investment targeting social mobility and environmental initiatives.

This includes support for projects addressing food and energy poverty, health inequalities and access to green spaces, reflecting wider societal challenges and the ongoing cost-of-living pressures facing households across Scotland.

Further initiatives have aimed to reduce social isolation, improve employability and create more inclusive communities, demonstrating the breadth of impact delivered through procurement-led funding.

Julie Cosgrove, chief executive at Caledonia Housing Association, says that having a partner like SPA is essential: “It allows us to ensure that we’ve got that professionalism behind us in terms of a quality procurement framework. Not having that skill in-house means that we can call on SPA’s expertise when we need it.”

SPA has also worked closely with partners to identify and support grassroots initiatives, ensuring funding reaches projects with clear, measurable outcomes and lasting community value.

Lesley added: “What sets our model apart is its focus on transparency, accountability and impact. Every pound invested is designed to deliver meaningful outcomes, whether that’s supporting vulnerable households or creating opportunities for skills development.

“By working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, we can ensure that investment is targeted where it is needed most and that the benefits are felt long after these individual projects are completed.”

As the SPA enters its second decade, there is a continued emphasis on expanding both the scale and impact of its work, building on strong foundations to deliver even greater value for public sector clients and communities alike.

Plans include strengthening these partnerships, enhancing reporting on social impact and ensuring that procurement continues to play a leading role in addressing Scotland’s most pressing challenges.