ODS was born out of the need to maintain Oxford City Council’s housing stock, parks and streets. It was formally established as a wholly-owned company in 2017 and now has over 600 employees. It is made up of two companies that work together to deliver cost-effective public and commercial services. ODS deliver a number of services including:
• Recycling & Waste including commercial and domestic
waste, bin cleaning and skip hire.
• Construction of new homes and community centres and
refurbishments.
• Civil engineering including highway maintenance,
drainage and sign manufacturing.
• Fleet and electric vehicles including servicing, MOT’s and repairs.
• Property maintenance including gas and electric repairs and property improvements.
• Open spaces including maintenance of parks, landscaping, tree removals, hot power washing and pest control. ODS is a business, creating social value through the services delivered directly to residents and through the commercial services provided to business institutions and other local authorities. ODS creates a more inclusive and sustainable economy that balances purpose and profit; one that considers the impact of decisions on employees, customers, suppliers, the community and our environment.
