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title: "Provision of a Route Optimisation & In-Cab Technology Solution 2022-25"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000713212"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-14"
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# Provision of a Route Optimisation & In-Cab Technology Solution 2022-25

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000713212

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## Summary

The North Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Route Optimisation & In-Cab Technology Solution 2022-25. This procurement process involved a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, valued at £69,083 GBP, was signed on 10th November 2022. The buying organization, North Lanarkshire Council, is based in Motherwell, UK. The procurement seeks services in the category of waste management. The tender has reached the award stage, offering opportunities for businesses with expertise in route optimisation and technology solutions to enhance operational efficiencies.

The Route Optimisation & In-Cab Technology Solution tender by North Lanarkshire Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in technology services to engage in developing specialised software solutions for waste management operations. The procurement method was a limited tender without prior publication, reflecting a strategic partnership approach with the supplier, Rubicon International LLC. With the contract now active, businesses with experience in route optimization, fleet management, and technology integration can leverage their expertise to support the efficient running of waste collection services in the region.

## Notice

Waste services collect refuse from 156,000 households over 7 days per week, the route optimisation software creates optimised routes, to improve fuel efficiencies and streamline collections, there are over 200 operated per week. In-cab technology software allows us to digitally deploy these routes to vehicles to track route completion and record feedback from crew on e.g. why bin not serviced. The Route Optimisation and In-Cab Technology System is an essential platform which holds detailed information management, ensuring the ability to provide accurate, detailed operational information contributing to the efficient running of the service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Waste services collect refuse from 156,000 households over 7 days per week, the route optimisation software creates optimised routes, to improve fuel efficiencies and streamline collections, there are over 200 operated per week. In-cab technology software allows us to digitally deploy these routes to vehicles to track route completion and record feedback from crew on e.g. why bin not serviced. The Route Optimisation and In-Cab Technology System is an essential platform which holds detailed information covering all aspects of route management, ensuring the ability to provide accurate, detailed operational information contributing to the efficient running of the service.

### Procurement Information

Throughout the duration of the contract, the service has worked closely with the supplier to configure and develop the line of business system to meet service requirements. The initial contract was for optimised routing software, producing hard copy route sheets for crews. Significant work has been carried out to digitise routes via this in-cab technology. The technical work completed has included system integration between FleetRoute and our line of business customer relationship management (CRM) system, to improve communications with customers and reduce the number of enquiries received by proactively messaging customers when there is an issue with their service. Having to complete a full procurement of a replacement system will have a major impact on resources which are already under extreme pressure i.e.: initial set up, training, service resource in the development and refining routes. Additional support involving staff from Business and Digital, Corporate Procurement. Repeating integration of new system with CRM, ensuring cloud security principles are met, etc. This line of business system is a unique/specialist technology solution and there is not yet a framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464233 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,083 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUBICON INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464233

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464233
  Provision of a Route Optimisation & In-Cab Technology Solution 2022-25 - Waste services collect refuse from 156,000 households over 7 days per week, the route optimisation software creates optimised routes, to improve fuel efficiencies and streamline collections, there are over 200 operated per week. In-cab technology software allows us to digitally deploy these routes to vehicles to track route completion and record feedback from crew on e.g. why bin not serviced. The Route Optimisation and In-Cab Technology System is an essential platform which holds detailed information management, ensuring the ability to provide accurate, detailed operational information contributing to the efficient running of the service.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000713212

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