---
title: "WCBC School Catering"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# WCBC School Catering

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f4e7

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| Contracts value | £78,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAVENSCROFT & THACKERAY FINE FOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007457-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082512-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007457-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082512-2025
  12th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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