390_22 Document Management Solutions

ESPO is seeking to renew its framework agreement for Document Management Solutions. The frameworks covers a wide range of services linked to the scanning and/or storage of documents: Lot 1 - Electronic Document Scanning and Software Lot 2 - Document Storage and Retrieval Services Lot 3 - Total Document Management Solution Lot 4 - Enhanced Handling and Security Requirements The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total value stated includes the option period. As part of the on-going contract management process, ESPO shall monitor the financial stability of the awarded Service Providers during the period of the Framework Agreement by reference to credit rating agency reports. ESPO shall obtain a credit score for the Service Provider on or before the Framework start date as a base score and where a significant change in the credit score is identified over the life of the Framework Agreement, ESPO reserves the right to investigate the reasons for this significant change. Depending on the severity of the changes, it will be at the sole discretion of ESPO to suspend or even permanently remove the Service Provider from the Framework Agreement.