More for MK – 2024 highlights

More for MK 2024 partner highlights

ASHE

M1 East School and Health Hub - total social value £20.5million 

Highlights 

  • 28 weeks of work experience/work placements completed
  • £12.4 million spent with small and medium enterprises (SME’s)
  • 3 local full time employments opportunities created (Social Value £103k) 
  • 27 contracts awarded to local businesses to a value of £7million

GRAHAM

Lakes Estate Regeneration Project ongoing 

Highlights 

  • 13 local jobs provided
  • Partnership agreed with local school for work experience
  • Meet the buyer event held with SME’s and local businesses
  • Education partnerships created with Sir Herbert Leon and Milton Keynes College

Ringway

Highways Term Services delivery up to September 2024 

Highlights 

  • 300+ days of volunteering
  • 16 apprentices recruited 
  • £10.5k in grants to VCSE’s Investment in electric vehicles and environmental training
  • Sponsor of safe site scenario at Hazard Alley 
  • MK Supply Chain Partner Spend 2022 to date is £11.5million

SUEZ and Glendale

Waste/recycling and landscaping ongoing 

Highlights

  • £1million+ spent within MK postcode
  • 75% of Total MK spend with SME’s
  • Mental health awareness training
  • Staff volunteer days for community projects including rooftop gardens, Emberton Park and Rowans Family Centre 
  • 3 new apprentices