Contel Secures Derby City Council Fleet Technology Contract to Deliver Integrated Waste Management Solution
Contel Ltd, a leading provider of vehicle safety, camera and fleet technology solutions, has been awarded the contract by Derby City Council to install advanced camera systems across its fleet of waste collection vehicles.
The installation programme, will see more than 40 vehicles equipped with Contel’s camera technology, fully integrated with the council’s existing Whitespace work software platform. The solution will provide Derby City Council with a single, centralised view of its waste collection operations, helping to improve visibility, operational efficiency and service delivery.
The project represents another significant milestone in the growing partnership between Contel and Whitespace, which began in 2023 when Whitespace approached Contel in its search for a testing and integration partner.
Since then, the two organisations have worked closely together to develop a seamless integration between vehicle-based technology and back-office operational software, giving local authorities and waste operators access to critical operational data from a single platform.
Andy Kelly, Co-CEO of Contel Ltd, said:
“Waste collection services rely on accurate information, efficient operations and the ability to make informed decisions quickly. By integrating our camera technology directly into the Whitespace platform, Derby City Council will have access to valuable operational insights without the need to switch between multiple systems.
The industry has become increasingly reliant on numerous standalone technology platforms over the years. Our partnership with Whitespace addresses this challenge by bringing essential operational data together into one place, helping teams work more efficiently and effectively.”
Thomas Finlay, Co-CEO of Contel Ltd, added:
“We’re delighted to have been selected to support Derby City Council on this project.
Our shared vision with Whitespace has always been to provide customers with the tools and information they need, when they need them, without unnecessary complexity or restrictions. This project is a great example of that philosophy in action.”
As technology adoption continues to increase across the waste and environmental services sector, many organisations face the challenge of managing multiple independent systems, often resulting in inefficiencies, duplicated effort and increased costs.
The Contel and Whitespace integration has been designed to address this challenge by reducing technology fragmentation and creating a more connected operational environment. By combining vehicle camera footage and operational data within a single platform, waste management teams can gain greater visibility of daily activities, improve incident management and support more informed decision-making.
The Derby City Council project further demonstrates the growing demand for integrated technology solutions that simplify fleet management while supporting service performance, safety and operational excellence.