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                "description": "https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106319&TID=100111425&B= The Supplier engagement sessions will be on site with the Trust at: Netherfield Primary School, Chandos Street, Netherfield, Nottingham NG4 2LR 6 supplier engagement sessions (plus an incumbent session) will be offered on the 24th and 25th June 2026. Proposed slots 24th June 11:00 - 12:00 12:30 - 13:30 14:00 - 15:00 15:30 - 16:30 Proposed slots 25th June 9:00 - 10:00 10:30 - 11:30 12:00 - 13:00 If you wish to book in a slot, please message the request through the tendering portal EU Supply with your email address with your preferred date and time Slots will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Once all slots are booked out we will have to respectfully decline any further requests. However, written submissions can be provided for the questions provided within the pre-market engagement document shared as a document within the tender portal which must be submitted by 12 noon on the 3rd July 2026. All information from these meetings will be shared within the tender pack, where it has been deemed as not commercially sensitive.",
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        "title": "Equals Trust Provision of ICT Managed Service",
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