DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT

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  "date": "2025-05-01T16:17:24+01:00",
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    "name": "Department for the Economy"
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    "title": "DfE - Careers Portal Project - PRE MARKET ENGAGEMENT",
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    "description": "The Department for the Economy (DfE) is preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a supplier, or suppliers, to build an online, standalone, Careers Portal aiming to become the single starting point for all those requiring careers information in NI. The potential scale and scope of this service is such that it offers a significant opportunity to bidders.  Prior to initiating the procurement, DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process.\nThe questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement\ndeadline date and time detailed above.\nDetails of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire\ndocument.",
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        "streetAddress": "Clare House 303 Airport Road West"
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        "datePublished": "2025-05-01T16:17:24+01:00"
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        "dueDate": "2025-05-22T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "If you wish to participate in the Contracting Authority's Preliminary Market Engagement for\nthis requirement, a questionnaire for completion is available via eTendersNI under ID  5831069.\nThe questionnaire must be completed and submitted via eTendersNI by the engagement\ndeadline date and time detailed above.\nDetails of additional participating bodies can be found detailed within the questionnaire\ndocument."
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