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WCBC School Catering

Wrexham County Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 10:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:28

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:03

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process executed by Wrexham County Borough Council involves awarding a contract titled "WCBC School Catering" to RAVENSCROFT & THACKERAY FINE FOODS. The procurement, falling under the goods category, aims to supply food and related products, focusing on regional production and added social value. Operative between February 11th and July 31st, 2026, this contract is guided by the Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement method employed is direct, classified as below threshold without competition, ensuring swift engagement. Building upon several past tender awards, this process exemplifies effective local government involvement in the catering industry, situated in Wrexham, UKL23 region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially within the Welsh food supply sector. With a gross contract value of £93,600, it extends an avenue for businesses adhering to local Welsh produce standards and social responsibility. While the direct procurement without competition limits new entrants for this particular contract, it sets a future benchmark for dealing with large-scale suppliers not yet on significant frameworks such as TUCO. Large-scale food suppliers with a focus on community value addition and traditional produce can position themselves to engage in similar opportunities, fostering regional business relationships and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCBC School Catering

Notice Description

UK 7 - Contract to purchase supplies from RAVENSCROFT & THACKERAY FINE FOODS. This company is not on the TUCO framework but aims to be when it renews in June 2026. This company meets all the requirements that WCBC are encouraged to fulfil in terms of local Welsh produce and added social value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£78,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wrexham County Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAVENSCROFT & THACKERAY FINE FOODS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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