External Financial Support Services

What this is

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), a Non-Departmental Public Body in Edinburgh, is seeking a suitably qualified provider to deliver external financial support services on an as-required basis. The contract supplements internal finance capacity and provides access to specialist expertise in financial reporting, Board and Committee support, year-end accounts and audit, VAT compliance, budgeting, business process review and broader financial resilience. QMS does not guarantee a minimum level of spend.

Key points

• External financial support for NDPB QMS; no minimum spend guaranteed; as-required basis
• Professional finance qualification (ICAS/ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent) required for lead deliverer
• Estimated GBP 100,000 over 48 months; 75% Quality (including mentoring HCS 20%) / 25% Price
• Submission via PCS Postbox by 12:00 on 31 July 2026; tender valid until 28 August 2026

Who can bid

Professional finance qualification required (ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) for at least one lead deliverer. No minimum economic/financial standing requirements. Relevant experience in similar assignments required. Staff names and qualifications must be declared.

How it is scored

Quality 75% · Price 25% 75% Quality: Understanding of Requirement and Proposed Delivery Model (15%), Responsiveness/Flexibility/Capacity (10%), Relevant Experience/Technical Capability (15%), Quality Assurance/Risk/Business Continuity (15%), Supporting and Mentoring Head of Corporate Services (20%). 25% Price.

Money

Estimated total value GBP 100,000 excluding VAT. As-required basis — no minimum spend guaranteed. Electronic invoicing and payment accepted. Covered by Government Procurement Agreement.

How to submit

Electronic responses via Public Contracts Scotland Postbox at www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk. SPD required. Deadline: 31 July 2026 at 12:00. Tenders opened online by Debbie Phillips.

Clarifications

Contact: dphillips@qmscotland.co.uk, Debbie Phillips, Quality Meat Scotland. Via PCS portal.

Contract period

3-year contract with additional 1-year option (48 months total). Subject to renewal. Recurrent — further notices expected in 4 years. Tender valid until 28 August 2026.

Classification

CPV 66171000 — Financial consultancy services 66170000 — Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services79412000 — Financial management consultancy services ScotlandEdinburgh & LothiansEdinburghSouth Gyle