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Once 9th January 2026 has passed, the NIAO will collate all questions and answers to them and post this information on its website. All questions and their answers will be anonymised and no commercially sensitive information will be shared. The NIAO will not respond specifically to the individual/firm which posted the question. The NIAO will publish its response to queries as soon as possible and hopes to do this by 16th January 2026. The NIAO would also like to seek views from suppliers on the content and structure of the suggested lots attached to this notice. At this stage in the process the NIAO has not decided on the content or structure of the lots or on the number of lots. Any views on the lots should be submitted to the email address above and by the deadline above for consideration. Following certification of central government accounts, the accounts need to be laid in the Assembly. They need to be laid before the Assembly summer recess. For the 2026-27 year, whilst dates are not confirmed yet, it is likely to be 2nd July. This applies to all options set out here. 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