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Route Optimisation Consultancy with Software

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Route Optimisation Consultancy with Software" under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services. The project aims to enhance the efficiency of waste collection services in Widnes, UK. This involves seeking an expert supplier to optimise routes using advanced software, aiding the approximately 60,000 households' waste collection service. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract was awarded on 4th February 2026, with the contract period running from 9th February 2026 to 8th February 2028. Halton Borough Council, operating under the classification of a public authority - sub-central government, sought to implement improvements in efficiency and work practices for its waste management operations.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in software programming and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in route optimisation and logistical support for local governments. Companies like BARTEC MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage their expertise in providing integrated software solutions to improve municipal services. The contract, valued at £60,990, offers small and medium enterprises (SMEs) a chance to engage in meaningful public sector projects while potentially expanding their business scope and reputation within the government services domain.

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Notice Title

Route Optimisation Consultancy with Software

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council are looking for an experienced supplier to help optimise it's waste collection services by provision of specialist support with expertise and access to a sufficient route optimisation software. The service currently use Alloy Software back office system to manage its waste collection service and are now looking to work with a company that can assist in redesigning the routes for its collection rounds and then successfully embed the chosen routes into the current system with staff training as required. Halton Borough Council currently operates a fleet of ten waste and recycling collection vehicles servicing approximately 60,000 households on an alternate weekly, Monday to Friday 240L wheeled bin system, and will be launching a weekly food waste collection service in October 2026, note the weekly food collection service will be delivered using up to seven 7.5 tonne food waste collection vehicles, precise number to be determined by the optimisation work. The overall requirement is to look at optimising the rounds, and improve efficiency by ensuring rounds are balanced and all rounds can complete their daily work allocation without the need for work going into additional hours and extra days. We also want to explore the option of carrying out work over 4 days rather than 5 where staffs shift pattern would be extended to a 9.25 hrs per day.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064795
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010252-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARTEC MUNICIPAL TECHNOLOGIES

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