---
title: "Invitation to Tender - Design Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610154"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000610154.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-10"
---

# Invitation to Tender - Design Services

Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610154

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## Summary

Quality Meat Scotland is inviting tenders for design services through an open procedure, aimed at enhancing its communication with external stakeholders. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender - Design Services," is currently active and will remain open for submissions until 3rd February 2020 at 14:00 GMT. Responses should be submitted electronically via the provided link. The procurement is categorised under the services industry, specifically within the agriculture sector, with an estimated contract value of £175,000 and a potential duration of one year, extendable for up to two additional years based on operational reviews. Bid opening will take place on 3rd February 2020 at a location in Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in design and communication services, particularly those with experience in developing collateral for stakeholder engagement in the agriculture sector. Suitable applicants may include creative agencies, graphic design firms, and marketing companies looking to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with a reputable body such as Quality Meat Scotland. Participating in this tender could enable businesses to showcase their expertise while contributing to the promotion of quality standards within the meat industry.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for the provision of design services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

QMS seeks to appoint an agency to provide design services to help support QMS meet its aim of providing quality collateral to external stakeholders to help communicate a variety of key messages.

Renewal: This contract will be awarded for 1 year with the opportunity to extend for two further years following yearly operational reviews

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376824 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | At least 12 weeks before contract is due to end |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INGLISTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH28 8NZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376824

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376824&idx=1
  10th January 2020 - Invitation to Tender for the provision of Design Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376824&idx=2
  10th January 2020 - Example of Activity Calendar
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376824&idx=3
  10th January 2020 - Introduction to Quality Meat Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376824&idx=4
  10th January 2020 - Scotch Butchers Club Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376824&idx=5
  10th January 2020 - ESPD Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376824
  Invitation to Tender - Design Services - Invitation to tender for the provision of design services

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qmscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610154
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=610154
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.qmscotland.co.uk/document-library/tenders

## Provenance

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