We are thrilled to announce a new partnership that celebrates our commitment to creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces. M&Y Maintenance and Construction has secured an eight-month contract with One Manchester, marking an exciting chapter in our journey.
A Green Commitment
This £136,000 contract will see M&Y providing grounds maintenance services across the Greater Manchester region. As part of our role, we will focus on enhancing the natural beauty of public spaces on One Manchester’s estates. This includes services such as grass-cutting and hedge-trimming, ensuring that these communal areas are inviting and well-maintained.
A Shared Vision for Impact
Kirk Moore, Facilities and Environmental Manager from One Manchester, shared his enthusiasm for this partnership: “One Manchester is pleased to be working in partnership with M&Y on a new approach to delivering our Grounds Maintenance services. The delivery of these services has been changed to create the most efficient and effective way of working that promotes visibility, consistency, and connection with our communities, and we look forward to working together and seeing positive impacts for our customers.”
Leading in Grounds Maintenance
Our selection for this contract was made possible through Fusion21’s Grounds Maintenance Framework, where M&Y is the leading provider in the North-West region. Fusion21 is a national social enterprise that specializes in efficient and impactful public sector procurement. Like M&Y, they are driven by social value, supporting their members to add value beyond corporate objectives, addressing issues such as unemployment and skills shortages.
Ready for the Challenge
Andy Patmore, Grounds Maintenance Contract Manager, expressed his excitement: “We’re delighted to have been awarded this contract with One Manchester. Our highly skilled in-house team of operatives are ready to deliver everything from grass and hedge cutting to arboriculture work, and we’re excited to build this new relationship with One Manchester.”
Alex Daughtrey, Framework Manager (Workplace and Facilities Management) from Fusion21, highlighted the efficiency of the award process and the collaborative spirit that made it possible: “Following an efficient and compliant direct award process, the contract was swiftly put in place and is a great example of collaborative working between M&Y, One Manchester, and Fusion21.”
One Manchester’s Commitment
One Manchester is a leading provider of housing and community services, managing over 12,000 homes across the Manchester region. Their dedication to enhancing the quality of life for their residents aligns perfectly with M&Y’s mission to create and maintain vibrant communities.
About Fusion21
Fusion21 is a national social enterprise specializing in efficient and impactful public sector procurement and social value services. Since its inception in 2002, it has saved its members more than £308 million through the procurement process, created over 9,600 employment outcomes, and generated more than £136 million in social impact.
We are excited to embark on this green journey with One Manchester and look forward to nurturing the outdoor spaces that make communities thrive. This partnership represents our shared commitment to social value, community well-being, and environmental stewardship. Together, we will make Greater Manchester even more beautiful and inviting for all.
