--- title: "External Financial Support Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND" published: "2026-06-24" --- # External Financial Support Services Buyer: QUALITY MEAT SCOTLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558580 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | four years from now | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | SOUTH GYLE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558580 ## Documents - 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. ## Notice URLs - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.qmscotland.co.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=834948 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=834948 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000834948.json.