Competition Board launched an investigation against 10 companies providing mass catering services.
The Competition Board decided to open an investigation against 10 companies operating in the mass catering sector.
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The Competition Authority launched an investigation against 10 companies operating in the mass catering sector, alleging that they acted collusively in tenders.
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Why It Matters
The Competition Board conducted a preliminary investigation on the grounds that enterprises in the mass catering sector violated the Law.
According to the statement made on the Competition Authority's website, the preliminary investigation into the allegation that Article 4 of the Law on the Protection of Competition has been violated by enterprises operating in the mass catering services sector has been completed.
The Competition Board evaluated the information, documents and findings obtained and found the findings serious and sufficient.
In this context, Akyol Corporate Food Services Ltd. Şti., Aş Dünyası Yemek Hizmetleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Azık Yemek Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ, Bircan Cleaning and Food Services Tourism Construction Transportation Livestock Food Industry Trade Ltd. Şti., Emiroğulları Food Factories Food Construction Cleaning Services San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Gusto Mass Food Production Services and Food Industry. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Kaf Yemek San. and Tic. Ltd. Şti., Kalfoğlu Yemek Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Paraf Food, Cleaning and Special Education Services Construction Nakliyat Ticaret Ltd. Ltd. and Şimal Yemek Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Ltd. It was decided to open an investigation against him.
Within the scope of the investigation, the allegation that the companies in question caused public harm by colluding in tenders for bulk food service procurement organized by public institutions and organizations will be investigated.
The investigation decisions taken by the Board do not mean that the undertakings under investigation have violated the relevant law and are or will face sanctions.
Open Questions
- What kind of sanctions will be imposed on companies as a result of the investigation?
- What period do the tenders cover?
