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        "id": "015755-2026",
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        "description": "Engagement Process Description\nTo participate in the Preliminary Market Engagement Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the Preliminary Market Engagement documents.\nResponses to the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire are required to be submitted no later than 12.00pm (midday) Monday 2nd March 2026 via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/"
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