Electronic Document Record Management System
Description: West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is a relatively new Local Authority that has inherited a wide range of electronic document systems and storage methods from predecessor councils. These legacy solutions vary in functionality, levels of automation, and overall maturity, which often results in manual processes to meet compliance, retention, and operational needs. Key services such as Housing, Revenues & Benefits, Regulatory Services, the post room and Pensions and Payroll rely heavily on electronic document and records management to process and store critical information from residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The Council uses several inherited systems for records management, each supporting different service areas. Additionally, WNC have an archive and heritage service that require archiving for long-term retention of digital materials. The project will consider opportunities to bring these capabilities (read more...)
Summary: West Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for its procurement process titled "Electronic Document Record Management System". This initiative aims to streamline the council's disparate legacy electronic document systems into a cohesive and modern solution, addressing compliance, retention, and operational needs. The tender is classified under the CPV code 48311000, which denotes a document management software package. The council, located in Northampton, England, with postal code NN1 1ED, sees potential suppliers engaging until 13th February 2026, based on the engagement milestone deadline. This procurement process, initiated as a tender, represents an opportunity within the document management industry category, with an emphasis on producing an efficient and integrated records management solution for key council services.