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External Financial Support Services

Quality Meat Scotland

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Quality Meat Scotland is seeking to appoint a provider for External Financial Support Services, under an open procedure, to supplement its internal finance capacity. This contract, valued at £100,000, is categorised under services and covers financial reporting, audit, VAT compliance, and more. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 31 July 2026, conducted electronically. Situated in South Gyle, UKM75, this tender is a significant opportunity within the financial services sector, particularly for firms leveraging technical compliance and financial management expertise.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in finance, accounting, and audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector and corporate financial management. Companies well-suited to compete would be those with accredited finance professionals, such as members of recognised bodies like ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, and those who can demonstrate a history of successful similar engagements. As the contract requires flexibility and quality service without a guaranteed spending minimum, it offers a chance for firms to showcase adaptability and expertise in enhancing financial resilience and compliance. The provision of high-quality financial support can propel business growth through enhanced reputation and expanded service delivery in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Financial Support Services

Notice Description

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver external financial support services. The requirement is intended to supplement internal finance capacity and provide access to specialist finance expertise across financial reporting, Board and Committee support, year-end accounts and audit, VAT and technical compliance, budgeting and forecasting, business process review and broader financial resilience support. The appointed supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with the Head of Corporate Services and relevant staff to provide a flexible, responsive and high-quality service that supports continuity, governance and effective financial management. The contract will operate on an as-required basis and QMS does not guarantee a minimum level of spend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver external financial support services. The requirement is intended to supplement internal finance capacity and provide access to specialist finance expertise across financial reporting, Board and Committee support, year-end accounts and audit, VAT and technical compliance, budgeting and forecasting, business process review and broader financial resilience support. The appointed supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with the Head of Corporate Services and relevant staff to provide a flexible, responsive and high-quality service that supports continuity, governance and effective financial management. The contract will operate on an as-required basis and QMS does not guarantee a minimum level of spend.

Renewal: Three year contract with additional year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558580
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
four years from now

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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH GYLE
Postcode
EH12 9DQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN558580&idx=1
    24th June 2026 - Provision for Financial Services Brief
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558580
    External Financial Support Services - Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver external financial support services. The requirement is intended to supplement internal finance capacity and provide access to specialist finance expertise across financial reporting, Board and Committee support, year-end accounts and audit, VAT and technical compliance, budgeting and forecasting, business process review and broader financial resilience support. The appointed supplier will be expected to work collaboratively with the Head of Corporate Services and relevant staff to provide a flexible, responsive and high-quality service that supports continuity, governance and effective financial management. The contract will operate on an as-required basis and QMS does not guarantee a minimum level of spend.

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