--- title: "Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552482 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 16 weeks prior to current contract ending | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000 | | Lots value | £760,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £760,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9DQ | | 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 | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EVENT EXHIBITION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552482 - 31 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542471 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542471&idx=2 31st October 2025 - Technical and Professional Ability Selection Criteria - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542471&idx=3 31st October 2025 - ScotGov Model Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT542471&idx=1 31st October 2025 - Schedule 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542471 Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552482 Quality Meat Scotland - Provision of Event Management Services - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.qmscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000814133 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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