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For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: No individual contract awarded from this DPS will be in excess of GBP 4m in value. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits (CBs) may be required to be delivered by an Operator as a result of any award made. Operators will be contacted directly by the contracting Council to discuss how these will be delivered. 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