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Scope of Market Engagement\nHMCTS is seeking supplier input into areas including but not limited to the following:\n•\tDelivery models and operating approaches\n•\tCapacity and scalability\n•\tPricing and commercial structures\n•\tTechnology and innovation\n•\tMobilisation and transition considerations\n•\tRisks and barriers to entry\n3. Engagement Approach\n3.1 Questionnaire\nSuppliers will be invited to complete a structured questionnaire (EMEQ) to provide market insight.\nResponses will not be evaluated or used to assess supplier capability or suitability for this or any future procurement.\n3.2 Supplier Engagement Event (Indicative)\nHMCTS may hold a virtual supplier day, providing:\n•\tOverview of the requirement\n•\tOpportunity for clarification\n•\tDiscussion of key themes\nThis will be confirmed following receipt of the EMEQ responses and details provided as appropriate to registered suppliers. Any supplier day will be open to all suppliers who register in accordance with this notice. HMCTS may publish a summary of key themes, questions and responses following the event. \n4. How to Participate\nSuppliers should register interest via emai by 5pm on the 8th July:\nEmail: HMCTSCommercial@justice.gov.uk\nSubject line: Bulk Scanning PME Registration – [Organisation Name]\nPlease include:\n•\tOrganisation name\n•\tContact name and role\n•\tContact email address\nRegistered suppliers will initially receive:\n•\tQuestionnaire documentation\n•\tSubmission guidance\nAn invite to any subsequent supplier event if held.\nRegistration for, and participation in, this preliminary market engagement is not a prerequisite for participation in this or any future procurement.\n5. 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