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Published Date:
6-12-2021
Author: Executive Compass
Initial Expression of Interest- High value public sector contracts are advertised via Find a Tender or Contracts Finder and usually start with asking parties interested in bidding to write and express their interest in bidding. This is different to a Periodic Indicative Notice (or Prior Information Notice). See also PIN.
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