Soft Market Testing exercise- Step Up to Social Work programme

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        "description": "Questionnaire to be completed on the Chest portal:\nhttps://procontract.due-north.com/register\nTitle- Soft Market Testing exercise- Step Up to Social Work programme\nProject reference- DN822089 \nQuestions to be raised via the Chest portal\nClosing date for responses 12 Noon on Monday 3rd August 2026\nIf you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support:\nEmail: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com"
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