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Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services

QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND

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Award

25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Quality Meat Scotland, headquartered in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of event management services, specifically targeting domestic and European shows to enhance their industry brands: Scotch Beef GI, Scotch Lamb GI, and Specially Selected Pork. The process utilised a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, resulting in an award on 25th March 2026 to Event Exhibition Ltd. The contract valued at £760,000, was signed on 24th March 2026. Positioned within the services industry category under CPV 79952000, the initiative focuses on Quality Meat Scotland's objective to support the Scottish red meat sector's efficiency and profitability. The procurement process initially sought tenders by 1st December 2025 and aimed to invite second-stage participants by 10th December 2025, with fulfilment targeted for events across regions including UKM75.

The conclusion of this tender opens avenues for SMEs with expertise in event management, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive event services with a focus on quality operational proposals. Companies like Event Exhibition Ltd, which fit the profile of small or medium-sized enterprises, are well-suited for such competitive bids due to their specialised knowledge in managing shows and exhibitions in European markets. Given the structured renewal option outlined in the contract, businesses have the opportunity for ongoing involvement with a maximum duration extension of up to four years, fostering sustained business growth in partnership with Quality Meat Scotland. The procurement prioritised quality and price in its award criteria, creating growth opportunities for businesses committed to delivering high-standard service proposals. The electronic submission requirements further indicate the progression towards streamlined digital engagement, enhancing accessibility for competitive participation.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£760,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
16 weeks prior to current contract ending

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENT EXHIBITION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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