ODS is a Local Authority Trading Company (LATCo) of Oxford City Council, formally established in 2018 to serve the local community’s needs while providing commercial services. With a £90 million turnover and approximately 550 staff, we combine commercial expertise with public sector values to deliver sustainable, high-quality services, supporting over 2,000 businesses and 150,000 residents across Oxford.

Guided by a strong governance framework and a ‘profit with a purpose’ ethos, ODS balances commercial discipline with public value. We continually evolve to deliver innovative, efficient, and resilient services, reinvesting 100% of our profits back into Oxford to protect and enhance essential public services.

Our workforce is committed to generating social, economic, and environmental benefits in everything we do. By combining commercial rigor with a clear social purpose, ODS strengthens services, drives meaningful impact, and creates lasting value for the communities we serve.