Expression Of Interest: External HR Investigation Services

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    "description": "Ipswich Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver independent external HR investigation services, on an ad hoc basis.\nThis opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.\nThe deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11:00am 2 September 2026. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted.\nThe deadline for clarification questions is 11:00am 25 August 2026 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.",
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