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                "description": "Medway Council will host an open virtual Market Engagement Workshop during the week commencing 13th April 2026. The precise date and time will be confirmed upon registration -- interested organisations should register their interest using the contact details provided in Section 6 of this notice to receive workshop invitations and joining instructions. The workshop will be open to all interested suppliers across all tiers and will cover: *Background to Medway Council and its strategic context for the procurement *Overview of the current HIC, network profile, and key assets (including the Medway Tunnel) *Summary of the contract options in-scope and key considerations for the future contract landscape. *Medway's approach to social value, sustainability, innovation, and digital technology *Indicative procurement timetable and anticipated process, including the Competitive Flexible Procedure *Open Q&A session The workshop is intended to provide all interested organisations with a consistent and transparent briefing on the opportunity before any further engagement sessions take place. Further Targeted Engagement A Questionnaire will be provided to all supplier who register and shall complete and return prior to the Engagement Workshop. This questionnaire will provide the Council with important insights that will help to shape the future contract. Suppliers are not obliged to complete the questionnaire and any nil-responses will not be taken into account. Medway Council may opt to undertake a series of further targeted engagement sessions with interested suppliers on specific contract topics.",
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