Multi Channel Contact Centre and Telephony Prior Information Notice/Request for Information

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    "description": "A Request for Information questionnaire is available on Public Contracts Scotland Tender. To access the Request for Information please register with the following website and enter the code \"project_26877\". https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ Please complete the Request for Information questionnaire and respond as detailed in the instructions within the document. This is a market testing exercise which will be used to refine our requirements. Please also register your interest in this notice by following the instructions below. Please note key dates below - Register to attend Supplier Awareness Event 18 July 2024 12:00:00 Midday Supplier Awareness Event 22 July 2024 15:00-17:00 Supplier questions deadline 25 July 2024 12:00:00 Midday Return of Request for Information 29 July 2024 12:00:00 Midday NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=768139. (SC Ref:768139)",
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