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                "description": "If you are interested in this opportunity, please confirm your expression of interests by 5PM on 9th April and include: * Organisation name and primary contact details * A brief summary of relevant experience in providing play equipment, safety surfacing and related services * A paragraph on how your organisation can deliver what is outlined in the 'Purpose of the engagement' Please follow the below link to access our document, complete it and submit it via OPEN: https://www.open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/0b2e390d-a71c-42aa-937a-2a9e52a7994a",
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