Record Management

Last updated on January 6, 2026

Record management services, delivered by BC Mail Plus through MPDP, provide secure, high-volume scanning/ imaging, precise document indexing, and long-term archival digitization for a wide range of materials and records. These services support digital transformation, space consolidation, and preserve important records.

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Who can buy from this supply arrangement?

This supply arrangement is available to:

  • B.C. government ministries
  • B.C. broader public sector

What can I buy?

Record management services include:

  • Digitization and administration of historical records and fragile items 

  • High-resolution digital imaging for various document types

  • Digital capture in black and white, grayscale or colour

  • Preservation-quality imaging to support electronic records management

  • Oversized scanning for documents larger than 12" × 18" (e.g., blueprints, engineering drawings, oil drill logs, large maps etc.)

  • Manual preparation (e.g., unbinding, sorting, removal of staples, clips and file fasteners)

  • Preparation of materials for return, secure destruction or off-site archival storage 

Indexing Services include:

  • Custom fields to match your filing or document-management structure
  • Searchable text (OCR) to support retrieval and electronic filing
  • Consistent file naming for integration into your digital systems

 

How much does it cost?

Cost depends on the specific job requirements. For an accurate estimate, please provide the following details:

  • Approximate number of images (1 image = 1 side of a page)

  • Whether any pre-processing is required (e.g., unbinding, staple removal, sorting, removal of inserts such as sticky notes)

  • Whether indexing is needed

  • Whether searchable text (OCR) is required

  • Imaging in black and white, colour or both

  • Presence of oversized documents (over 12" x 18")

  • Whether documents will be returned, transferred off-site, or securely destroyed after imaging


Have any questions?

  

Contact information

MPDP, a BC Mail Plus business line, operates on a cost-recovery model and delivers secure, compliant digitization services supported by OCIO-approved local area network servers. 

Email - Current Clients
PSSBCMSS@Victoria1.gov.bc.ca
Mailing
PO BOX 9453 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria BC V8W 9V7
Street
1150 McKenzie Avenue
Victoria BC V8V 1X4