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Mears Group has been awarded a £230 million contract to deliver day-to-day repairs and maintenance services to more than 11,000 homes in Milton Keynes, working on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC), over a five-year term.
Awarded following a comprehensive exercise involving tenants and leaseholders, the refreshed contract reflects a shared ambition between MKCC and Mears to place residents at the heart of a modern, high-quality service, with a renewed focus on safe, warm, and decent homes.
With an established presence in Milton Keynes, Mears employs over 180 local people, including 18 apprentices. Its approach under the new contract will build on its social value priorities, creating meaningful employment, investing in young people, and supporting local communities. Over the past year alone, colleagues in Milton Keynes have delivered more than 1,000 volunteering hours and supported schools and the local college with placements and career advice. As part of the new deal, Mears has pledged over 2,000 hours of volunteering with every member of the 205-strong team taking part in local projects.
Mears will also work with the council to connect residents, businesses and suppliers to job and training opportunities. A ‘More for MK’ Social Value Forum will be launched within six months to help shape and grow this work.
Sustainability will also be a key driver of the contract which includes an enhanced focus on community wellbeing, energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
Peter Baldwin, Chief Operating Officer at Mears Group, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this new contract and excited to enter the next phase of our work in Milton Keynes. It’s a vote of confidence in our people, our service, and our commitment to delivering homes that are safe, warm, and well cared for.
“We’re also proud of the wider impact we make through apprenticeships, community volunteering, and sustainability initiatives. We look forward to working closely with the council and local communities to achieve even more over the coming years.”
The new contract commenced on 4 August and has the option to be extended by a further five years.
