A Manchester IT firm has been named in a new £2.8 billion government framework to boost the public sector’s digital procurement processes.
Digital document management software provider DocTech has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s Cloud Software framework.
Under the scheme, which is run by Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation, the Manchester-based firm will provide solutions to the public sector.
Public sector organisations working with DocTech, which has provided solutions to UK businesses for 38 years, will gain remote access to their documents, with complete audit trails and GDPR capabilities around retention and security of data.
Data on incoming documents will be automatically recognised and inputted, saving time on manual data entry. Legally binding digital signatures and approvals will improve the speed and efficiency of day-to-day admin.
DocTech managing director Ruban Rajasooriyar said the deal would help to reduce paper-based procurement systems traditionally used in the public and third sectors.
“We’re really pleased to be named as a supplier on the CCS framework,” he said.
“We can now extend our support to many more organisations looking for a secure Cloud solution to digitally manage their documents.
“Some of our biggest installations are from the public sector meaning we have a real understanding of the bespoke needs and challenges they face. Many are initially looking to digitally store information in a central location but go on to need so much more from us.
“Integration into their existing applications such as property management or financial systems is a key requirement and something we make happen for many organisations.”
CCS supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services, including software applications that are accessed over the internet and hosted in the cloud.
It does this by combining collective purchasing power of its customers and its procurement knowledge to get the best deals in the interest of saving taxpayers’ money.
In 2021/22, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits equal to £2.8 billion – supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
For more information visit www.doctech.co.uk
