---
title: "World Chef Congress & Expo 2026 16-19 May 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-30"
---

# World Chef Congress & Expo 2026 16-19 May 2026

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612fe

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008467-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WELSH CULINARY ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 13:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008467-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008467-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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