Illuminate Minds Trust is seeking expressions of interest from catering contractors who can deliver a sustainable and high-quality catering service to pupils, staff and visitors alike.
Illuminate Minds Trust has two sites:
Pelham Primary School
Pelham Road
Bexleyheath
Kent, DA7 4HL
Pupil Numbers: 396
Fairford Academy Barnehurst
Fairford Avenue
Barnehurst
Kent, DA7 6QP
Pupil Numbers: 458
Website: https://www.illuminateminds.org/
Fairford Academy Trust turnover c£196,000
Pelham turnover c £147,000
Combined turnover £343,000
Both schools have their own production kitchens, as well as multiple serving areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for a progressive caterer whose focus is fixed on healthy, nutritious foods and beverages.
Interested companies will be required to register their interest by emailing info@gy5.co.uk. On receipt tenderers will receive further information and be asked to complete a Pre-Tender Supplier Questionnaire. The SQ is available of the FTS Tender Portal also.
Expressions of interest (and submission of SQ’s) are due by 12.00 hrs on 13th February 2026
Contract Start date: 1st September 2026
Length of contract: 3 plus 2 years
