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Provision of Catering Audits and Surveys at Thirteen (13) Secondary Schools

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council, operating under the Welsh devolved regulations, has awarded a contract for the provision of catering audits and surveys at thirteen secondary schools. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract was awarded on 25 February 2026. The project focuses on delivering auditing services within the local authority area of UKL16, United Kingdom. Notably, this contract was procured through a direct method, below threshold, without competition, following the legal basis of UK legislation 2023/54. AIREDALE Catering Equipment Limited, identified as the supplier, will manage the contract from 24 March 2026 to 30 June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services within the educational sector, particularly those with experience in catering audits. The procurement specifically targeted below-threshold businesses, accommodating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like AIREDALE Catering Equipment Limited, who successfully secured the contract. Business growth can be supported by establishing partnerships with public authorities such as Caerphilly County Borough Council, offering exposure and expertise within the realm of public sector assignments. Compliance with devolved regulations and provisions tailored for sub-central government entities highlights suitability for firms well-versed in navigating regulatory frameworks specific to the Welsh procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Audits and Surveys at Thirteen (13) Secondary Schools

Notice Description

Award of a contract Provision of Catering Audits and Surveys at Thirteen (13) Secondary Schools

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066e08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT

Further Information

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