Waste Route Optimisation Solution

Tender description

Richmondshire District covers 509 square miles and is actually larger than four English counties, but within its boundary live only 52,000 people (2011 Census). Richmondshire is one of the most sparsely populated District Councils in the country, its boundaries stretching from the River Tees to Cumbria. The area is predominantly rural in character and a large part is situated in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The largest town in the District is the historic market town of Richmond with its Norman Castle, cobbled market place, famous Georgian Theatre Royal and elegant Georgian buildings. The District also boasts two other bustling market towns, Leyburn and Hawes, with many other urban developments to the east, namely Catterick, Scotton, Hipswell, Colburn and Brompton on Swale. Further information can be found on the Council's website www.richmondshire.gov.uk The Council is seeking submissions for:- · Round design consultancy to model and optimise the routes of its waste and recycling collection services (but not limited to) · Route optimisation software · In-cab technology solutions together with support. It will include relevant training and support to assist in the ongoing modelling and optimisation. This Invitation to Tender will be carried out as a mini competition via Framework YPO589 - Vehicle Telematic Framework.