Regarding the approximately £178 million of savings forecast over five years from projects supported through the current round of the Inves…

The Invest to Save Fund supports projects intended to deliver efficiencies, service improvements and financial savings across the public sector. As part of the application and assessment process, funded projects are required to identify anticipated benefits and savings.The latest forecasted benefits identified by projects which are proceeding through the 2026-27 round of the Invest to Save Fund are:£57 million of cash-releasing savings;£98 million of cost avoidance; and£16.5 million of other financial benefits.Benefits will be realised over several years and the Scottish Government continues to monitor project delivery and benefits realisation, including financial savings, through fund management and reporting arrangements.