TheCrown Prosecution Service(CPS) has
started a tendering process for the supply ofelectronic
document management systemsto help with the
management of complex cases.
The CPS intends to roll out an electronic preparation and
presentation of evidence (EPPE) system.
The EPPE contract covers document scanning systems, software to
present electronic evidence, courtroom hardware and confidential
case material handling systems.
Such technology will be used in long and complex cases such as
fraud. The technology is designed to reduce photocopying costs, and
case preparation and court trial times for both prosecution and
defence teams.
The contract will cover the CPS London region and casework
divisions at the CPS headquarters.
A shortlist of potential suppliers will be drawn up in
September.