---
title: "Illuminate Minds Trust Catering Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST"
published: "2026-01-07"
---

# Illuminate Minds Trust Catering Tender

Buyer: ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600e5

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001030-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,715,000 |
| Lots value | £1,715,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ILLUMINATE MINDS TRUST |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA7 4HL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55520000 - Catering services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 12:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001030-2026
  7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9942

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gy5.co.uk/catering-tender-illuminate-minds-trust/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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