---
title: "Provision of Catering Audits and Surveys at Thirteen (13) Secondary Schools"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e08"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

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

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e08

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024784-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 15:59 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024784-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024784-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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