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                "description": "We would like to gain your views through the following: * Completion of the Market Engagement Questionnaire. * A group market engagement event to provide an overview of the proposed Contract and outline the forthcoming tender process. The session will include a presentation covering how to tender for opportunities with the Council, key requirements for this Contract, and the anticipated procurement timetable. All responses should be provided by completing this questionnaire and uploading your responses via the Open e-tendering system https://www.open-uk.org before the deadline. This can be found by searching 'Corporate Window Cleaning Contract' or using project number OPEN2026312.",
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