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The Network Support Services Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement and it is anticipated that three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to provide a fair and transparent Service to ORE Catapult. However, ORE Catapult reserves the right to appoint fewer or more than this number if deemed to be in its best interests, e.g. value for money, geographical location.</P></SHORT_DESCR><VAL_ESTIMATED_TOTAL CURRENCY="GBP">500000.00</VAL_ESTIMATED_TOTAL><NO_LOT_DIVISION/><OBJECT_DESCR ITEM="1"><n2021:NUTS CODE="UK"/><SHORT_DESCR><P>The purpose of this ITT is to assist ORE Catapult in establishing a Framework Agreement for the provision of Network Support Services. The Network Support Services Framework will be a multi-supplier Framework Agreement and it is anticipated that three (3) Contractors shall be appointed to provide a fair and transparent Service to ORE Catapult. 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