Tender

Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services

QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), based in Edinburgh, is seeking an event management company to provide comprehensive event support services for both domestic and European shows under a tender titled "Provision of Event Management Services." This procurement is classified under the 'Event services' industry category and falls within the services main procurement category. The process is in the Tender stage with an active status, with submissions expected by 1st December 2025. The procurement adopts a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a second stage invitation date set for 10th December 2025. Interested parties should be prepared for electronic submission, with electronic ordering and invoicing options available. The contract will last for 360 days with the potential for annual renewals up to four consecutive years.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, especially those experienced in handling large-scale agricultural or food industry events. Companies with innovative proposals for high-profile events such as the Royal Highland Show and SIAL will find this contract beneficial for showcasing their operational capabilities, potentially leading to further growth and exposure within the UK and European markets. The project's substantial financial value of £760,000 signifies a lucrative opportunity for well-equipped and experienced firms. Additionally, the selective procurement method implies a competitive yet fair process, allowing suitably qualified businesses to demonstrate their expertise and obtain a prestigious contract with a government-endorsed organisation aimed at boosting Scotland's red meat sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services

Notice Description

QMS seeks to appoint an event management company to provide full service event support for domestic and European shows to ensure the best possible outcome for our three industry brands: Scotch Beef GI, Scotch Lamb GI and Specially Selected Pork.

Lot Information

Lot 1

QMS seeks to appoint an event management company to provide full service event support for domestic and European shows to ensure the best possible outcome for our three industry brands: Scotch Beef GI, Scotch Lamb GI and Specially Selected Pork.

Renewal: yearly for a maximum of 4 consecutive years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d80d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070106-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
16 weeks prior to current contract ending

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Karen Kerr
Contact Email
karenkerr@qmscotland.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315107926

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

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