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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 requirements apply to this Contract. Bidders will be required to register with the Community Benefits Gateway and submit Community Benefits proposals as part of their Tender response. Further details are provided within the procurement documentation. 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