Tender

Illuminate Minds Trust Catering Tender

ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 12:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Illuminate Minds Trust, is inviting tenders for catering services to support two schools in the United Kingdom, including occasional hospitality and related services. This procurement process is in the tender stage and uses a selective procurement method entitled a "Competitive flexible procedure". Interested businesses must express their interest by 13 February 2026, with a contract award period potentially extending up to 30 June 2026 and possibly renewing until 2031, subject to client satisfaction. The procurement falls under the services industry category, encompassing various UK regions from UKC to UKK, and has a total contract value of £1,715,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in catering services to expand their operations. Given the value attached and the emphasis on both cost and quality, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful companies will be those that can deliver high-quality services while maintaining competitive pricing, thus offering an excellent platform for growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the educational sector. The procurement process begins with the completion of a Supplier Questionnaire, where shortlisted companies will then be invited to tender, focusing on quality and cost metrics.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Illuminate Minds Trust Catering Tender

Notice Description

Food services to two schools for pupils, staff and wider community. Occasional hospitality and other related services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to absolute client satisfaction the contract can be extended up to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001030-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,715,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,715,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
accounts@illuminateminds.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA7 4HL
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

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