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    "description": "Prospective bidders are invited to an Early Learning and Childcare Private Providers Information Event scheduled for 10.30am on Friday 22 March 2019, Space 3 in Howden Park Centre, Livingston. You will be able to access the recent Scottish Government publications relating to Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard using the links below. The documents can be accessed at: https://www.gov.scot/ISBN/9781787814783. The Operating Guidance is available here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-operating-guidance/ The FAQs are available : https://www.gov.scot/publications/funding-follows-child-national-standard-early-learning-childcare-providers-frequently-asked-questions-local-authorities-providers/ NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=575790. (SC Ref:575790)",
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