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Freedom of Information - Information released to the Sunday Times regarding EDS

INFORMATION NOTE: NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Electronic Data Systems Ltd (EDS) Release Of Information.

Certain information held by the Office of Government Commerce relating to Electronic Data Services Ltd (EDS) has today been placed on the OGC's website.

The information can be viewed at www.ogc.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1002728

Notes to Editors

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is an office of HM Treasury, with its own Chief Executive.

We work across government as a catalyst to achieve best value for money in commercial activities and support government departments in successfully delivering major acquisition programmes and projects.

Our remit has been expanded to encompass support for implementation of the Lyons Review on relocation and OGC is increasingly engaging with the wider public sector. As announced by the Chancellor in the 2004 Budget, OGC's Chief Executive is also responsible for implementing the Government's public sector efficiency programme.

OGC has a target to secure £3bn. of value for money gains in central civil government by 2006 and has an annual spend of £65m

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