Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c16-97e5-710b-b04a-d8d509fe77d8/queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-ashbourne-academy-grounds-maintenance closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Ashbourne Academy - Grounds Maintenance [Competitive Contract Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/competitive-contract-services) Estimated value £150,000 to £350,000 Published 17 Apr 2017 Deadline Closed 17 May 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 interest or to request a pre-qualification questionnaire please email ## CPV classification Grounds maintenance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/bd8d827b-785f-4cf4-882e-d48d742c4049) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Competitive Contract Services: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/competitive-contract-services) [Sector More Agricultural, forestry & horticultural services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/agricultural-forestry-horticultural-services) ## More tenders like this [Oakham Town Centre Flower Displays · Oakham Town Council · 8 days left · 27 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9125-71df-b9f9-41f15d801548/oakham-town-centre-flower-displays) [Timber harvesting services – Prestari servicii de exploatare, fasonare si transport material lemnos · Ocolul Silvic Municipal Baia Mare - R.A. · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4212-711f-8f32-9a389f3970a3/romania-timber-harvesting-services-prestari-servicii-de-exploatare-fasonare) [Afforestation services – Acord cadru "Servicii de impaduriri si intretineri in plantatii O.S. Ianca" · Regia Nationala A Padurilor - Romsilva Ra · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-994a-7073-ab69-110d08842630/romania-afforestation-services-acord-cadru-servicii-de-impaduriri-si-intret) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – Concurso Público Internacional, destinado à Prestação de Serviços de Manutenção dos espaços verdes das instalações dos SIMAS de Oeiras e Amadora. · Serviços Intermunicipalizados de Água e Saneamento dos Municípios de Oeiras e Amadora · 28 days left · 15 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b58a-723b-af91-cc9aab01241f/portugal-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-concurso-publico-i) [Tree-maintenance services – Rahmenvertrag Jahrespflege 2027-2030 · Kommunalbetrieb Krefeld AöR · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-10f9-725f-ace5-cdd7dcc9d176/germany-tree-maintenance-services-rahmenvertrag-jahrespflege-2027-2030) [Planting and maintenance services of green areas – marche d’entretien et amenagement des espaces verts des services et etablissements de l’etat EN corse 2027 (sites de haute-corse) · Secrétariat Général pour les Affaires de Corse · 53 days left · 11 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-b5db-7299-967a-da8da1f04df9/france-planting-and-maintenance-services-of-green-areas-marche-dentretien-e)