ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College

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    "title": "ID 5831917 - DfE - The Provision of Catering and Vending Services To Belfast Metropolitan College",
    "value": {
      "amount": 1650000,
      "amountGross": 1980000,
      "currency": "GBP"
    }
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