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Guidance for Public Sector Buyers for the Purchase of Goods and Services from Supported Businesses

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Contract Implementation Slides

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Payment Performance Evidence Examples

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Guide for the Use of Framework Agreements

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Postal Services End User Guide Example

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Project Plan

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Service Planning and Reporting Tool

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