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Iron Mountain Unveils Framework Agreement Designed to Make Outsourcing Easier for Government
March 3, 2009 - London, UK - Iron Mountain, the global leader in data protection and information services, is announcing the signing of a new Framework Agreement for Records Management Services. The agreement was developed in conjunction with the Department for Children, Schools and Families as the lead organisation and is designed for use across Government, devolved institutions, local authorities and police authorities throughout the UK.
“The development of this Framework Agreement for the public sector means that real value can be derived from outsourcing records management at a time when budgets are being tightened,” said Tom Campbell, Managing Director of Iron Mountain UK, Ireland & Norway. “The agreement itself covers outsourced records management and in particular the storage, retrieval, review and destruction of files. In addition Iron Mountain's more formal records management programme allows customers to enjoy flexible access for managers. The Online Report Centre allows for public sector customers to effectively monitor and manage their records management programme and ensure that maximum value can be derived from the services available.
With the Framework now in place, public bodies will be able to avoid lengthy and often costly tender processes and take advantage of favourable agreed terms and conditions allowing for highly cost-effective information management. With challenges such as rising storage costs and increasingly complex regulatory compliance required of public bodies, Iron Mountain's information management solutions are increasingly in demand.
Key Benefits for Public Sector Bodies
- Cost savings: The agreement removes the need to advertise and undertake lengthy procurement processes
- Added value: The framework contains favourable agreed terms and conditions that allow for cost efficiencies to be made
- Flexibility: The agreement allows for a certain amount of flexibility assuming the service order remains within the spirit of the framework
- Time: Service orders are not limited to the four years of the framework and can be limited to duration chosen by the contracting authority
By managing the full chain of custody, from record creation, retention and ultimately secure destruction, Iron Mountain can provide government departments or agencies with a highly secure, flexible service with one single point of contact, simplifying what can often be a trying process.
An example of the flexibility of the framework agreement is highlighted by the fact that any other contracting authority wishing to use Iron Mountain services under the agreed framework are free to at any time.
“We aim to offer the best service for the best possible price and have been servicing the public sector for 50 years,” said Campbell. “This agreement reduces the time and money associated with procuring information management services. As a trusted supplier, Iron Mountain helps organisations across the globe to reduce costs and maximise return on investment.”
Iron Mountain's information management services provide a highly secure, low-cost solution for all types of business records. In addition to freeing up storage space and staff, customers typically reduce storage costs by 25 to 50% by storing records off site in Iron Mountain's high-density records centres.
About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) helps organizations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 120,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin American and Asia Pacific. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at www.ironmountain.com.
