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World Chef Congress & Expo 2026 16-19 May 2026

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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30 Jan 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government, acting as the buyer, has completed the procurement process for organising the World Chef Congress & Expo 2026, scheduled to take place at the ICC Wales in Newport from 16th to 19th May 2026. The process reached the award stage as of 30th January 2026 and involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £40,000, was signed on 3rd November 2025 and is slated to conclude on 19th June 2026. This contract involves the provision of services classified under miscellaneous business and business-related services (CPV: 79900000), within the UK's devolved region UKL24.

The procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for businesses in the culinary and event management sectors to enhance their portfolios by engaging with a prestigious international event like the World Chef Congress & Expo. This tender is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality services efficiently, as demonstrated by the winning bidder, Welsh Culinary Association Ltd. Businesses specialising in coordinating large-scale culinary events or related services may find such opportunities beneficial for establishing reputable industry connections and experiencing growth in their business operations.

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Notice Title

World Chef Congress & Expo 2026 16-19 May 2026

Notice Description

The Worldchefs Congress and Expo 2026 will take place between the 16-19 May 2026 at the ICC Wales, Newport.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELSH CULINARY ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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