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Please note that these extensions are optional and so this total value is not guaranteed.\nPotential bidders are all encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform, as well as the Council's e-tendering portal, Supplying the South West - please follow this link to this opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e71cea6a-914b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21\nGENERAL NOTES\nAny procurement for the supply and services required by the Council will be carried out strictly in accordance with Procurement Regulations.\nThis Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition and is published with the intention of informing the market of an upcoming procurement process.\nDorset Council reserves the right not to commence any procurement in respect of this notice.\nDorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein.\nThe information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. 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Please note that these extensions are optional and so this total value is not guaranteed.\nPotential bidders are all encouraged to register on the Central Digital Platform, as well as the Council's e-tendering portal, Supplying the South West - please follow this link to this opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e71cea6a-914b-f011-8138-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21\nGENERAL NOTES\nAny procurement for the supply and services required by the Council will be carried out strictly in accordance with Procurement Regulations.\nThis Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is not a call for competition and is published with the intention of informing the market of an upcoming procurement process.\nDorset Council reserves the right not to commence any procurement in respect of this notice.\nDorset Council shall not be liable for any losses incurred by any party as a result of reliance on the information contained/linked herein.\nThe information contained in this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is preliminary in nature and may be subject to further amendment and revision. Accordingly, no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, is being made and no liability is, or will be, accepted by the Council at any time as to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of the contents of this notice. 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