Issue details

Waste & Cleansing Service Software - Route Optimisation

 

 

Approval to purchase software, via a framework direct award to an existing software supplier to the Council. The purpose of this software will be to undertake regular route optimisation exercises for all waste, cleansing and litter bin operations across the borough, leading to more efficient operations and ultimately, delaying the need for further operational growth in the service to meet resident and business growth

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000 (Significant expenditure or savings);

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2026

Decision due: 2 Nov 2026 by Chief Executive

Lead director: Director of Environment

Department: Place Directorate

Contact: Ben Parsons, Operations & Development Manager (Waste & Fleet) Email: Ben.Parsons@Oldham.gov.uk.

Key Decision Reference: KDD-26-21

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