--- title: "Grounds Maintenance - Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMPETITIVE CONTRACT SERVICES" published: "2017-04-19" --- # Grounds Maintenance - Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy Buyer: COMPETITIVE CONTRACT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a28ed5ac-589c-4382-a20f-7002e341061b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is for grounds maintenance services at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy, located in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The buying organisation is Competitive Contract Services, and the contract is envisaged to last for three years with the possibility of two two-year extensions. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions open until 17th May 2017. The value of the contract is expected to be around £350,000, and the project falls under the classification of CPV 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can provide high-quality routine maintenance, grass mowing, and seasonal sports field preparation will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, there may be future opportunities as the academy's Multi-Academy Trust expands, offering potential for long-term engagement and growth in services. ## Notice Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy is a 1300 student Phase 2 Academy located in Green Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Grounds area is approximately 190,000 sq.m and includes six winter sports pitches. The Academy wish to appoint a service provider to maintain the grounds and sports fields in order to achieve excellent standards of site presentation and to maximise the availability of playing surfaces and commercial letting potential. It is envisaged that the contract will be awarded for 3 years with 2 x 2 year optional extensions. The key contract elements are; * Routine maintenance of all external areas; * Grass mowing; * Ensure waterways and drainage channels are free from obstructions; * A seasonal programme of sports field preparation and maintenance. QEGS formed a Multi Academy Trust, QEGSMAT, in 2016 which currently comprises Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Castle View Primary, Matlock, Waterhouse Primary near Ashbourne and Springfield Junior School in Swadlincote. As the Multi-Academy Trust continues to grow there may be scope to open up exciting future opportunities to the successful Contractor. Additional information: To express an interest in this opportunity and request a pre-qualification questionnaire please apply to contracts@competitive.co.uk Pre-qualification questionnaires must be submitted by 17th May 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d83a99-c501-4a0a-a372-792e7eaa56e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COMPETITIVE CONTRACT SERVICES | | Locality | ASHBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE6 1EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | Derbyshire Dales | | Electoral ward | Ashbourne North | | Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2017 at 07:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d83a99-c501-4a0a-a372-792e7eaa56e1 - 17 Apr 2017 at 13:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d83a99-c501-4a0a-a372-792e7eaa56e1 - 17 Apr 2017 at 12:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d83a99-c501-4a0a-a372-792e7eaa56e1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d83a99-c501-4a0a-a372-792e7eaa56e1 19th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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