Disposal Services Agency (Hansard, 19 July 2001)

§ Dr. Moonie

Since its launch in October 1994, the agency has positioned itself as the market leader in the disposal sales of surplus equipment and goods in the public sector. The key targets, which have been set for the chief executive of the Disposal Services Agency for this financial year, are aimed at securing disposal receipts from the sale of surplus capital assets and inventory items from both the Ministry of Defence and a range of public sector organisations. The chief executive of the agency has been set the following key targets for the financial year 2001–02.

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Key target 1 To achieve a disposal sales gross income of £40 million from sales of surplus Government owned equipment and stores. Key target 2 To maintain and where necessary improve Customer Satisfaction rates as recorded in the 2000 Customer Survey; particularly a 5 per cent. points increase in Collection Arrangements and Efficiency of Contractor Services. Key target 3 To achieve the Customer Supplier Agreement Performance Standards for the removal of surplus equipment from Defence Logistic Organisation sites. Key target 4 To develop an electronic exchange pilot programme for surplus IT equipment by 31 March 2002. Key target 5 To secure £350,000 sales per person employed for commercial sales activities.