What Consell Comarcal d’Osona does

Consell Comarcal d'Osona (CCO) is a public administrative entity (county council) constituted in 1988 under Catalan law and headquartered in the Edifici del Sucre building in Vic, Spain. As the supramunicipal government for the Osona and Lluçanès comarcas, CCO serves all 50 municipalities of the territory and provides direct services to the county's citizens across 17 operational areas. These include reception and integration of migrants, water cycle management, waste management, consumer affairs, cooperation and global justice, culture and archives, education (school transport and meals), housing, youth services, mobility, economic promotion and employment, social welfare, general administration, tourism and sports, and stewardship of the Monestir de Sant Pere de Casserres (a Romanesque monastery declared a National Historic-Artistic Monument in 1931 and acquired by CCO in 1991). CCO functions both as a coordination and political-representation body for its member municipalities and as a direct service provider, acting through majority- and wholly-owned operating subsidiaries and consortia.

CCO's operational backbone is a digital e-administració system that integrates electronic processing, idCAT Mòbil digital signatures, electronic notifications via the Enotum platform, Audifilm document validation, electronic invoicing, and digital procurement via the contracting profile. On top of this infrastructure CCO operates four differentiated capability platforms: a coordinated social services system (Osona Acció Social, celebrating 20+ years in 2025) integrated with 33 municipalities; the Desendolla't energy management system controlling 300 facilities across the county for energy optimization; energy community management covering 31 municipalities and serving 2,000 families through the Local Energy Agency (ALEO); and the only integral water cycle management platform among Catalan county councils, providing abstraction, treatment, distribution, collection, and wastewater treatment to 31 municipalities covering approximately 100,000 inhabitants.

Revenue is generated through three primary channels: public funding allocations from the Generalitat de Catalunya and the 50 member municipalities, regulated service fees (administrative procedures, water, waste, education transport/meals), and grant funding from the Diputació de Barcelona and European sources for specific programs (employment, youth, energy, cooperation). Operations are executed through wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries including Aigües d'Osona S.A. (51.06%), Depuradores d'Osona (100%), and Onaigua/Epel (100%), alongside consortiums with the Agència de Residus de Catalunya (waste treatment) and 33 municipalities (social services). The council was led into its 10th legislature (from July 30, 2025) by President Marçal Ortuño Jolis.

Name

Consell Comarcal d’Osona

Legal name

Consell Comarcal d'Osona

Website

https://ccosona.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Catalan county council established in 1988, serving 50 municipalities in Osona and Lluçanès. Delivers supramunicipal services including integral water cycle management, waste management, energy operations, social services, education, and tourism through owned subsidiaries and regional consortia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Administration / County Government Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Financial Assistance & Benefits Navigation Services (BPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Supramunicipal public services
• Water cycle management
• Social welfare services
• Waste management consortium
• Municipal assistance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vic

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public funding and tax allocations: Primary revenue from government allocations, regional taxes, and municipal contributions. Services funded through taxes and service fees as a public administration entity.
2. Service fees and user charges: Various service fees for administrative services, water management, waste collection, social services, and educational services (transport, meals). Fees regulated by specific service ordinances.
3. Subsidies and grants: Government subsidies from Generalitat de Catalunya, Diputació de Barcelona, and European funds for specific programs and projects (employment, youth, energy, cooperation)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Consell Comarcal d'Osona is the county council (consell comarcal) for the Osona and Lluçanès region, providing supramunicipal public administration services to 50 municipalities and 100,000+ inhabitants across 17 operational areas: water cycle management, waste cycle, social welfare, education services (school transport and meals), housing assistance, youth services, mobility planning, energy transition (ALEO), consumer affairs, cooperation, culture and archives, reception and integration, economic promotion, tourism and sports, local municipal assistance, and management of the Monestir de Sant Pere de Casserres. Services are funded through public allocations, regulated fees, and grants, and delivered via direct offices, the e-administration portal, and a municipal coordination network.

Product overview

Consell Comarcal d'Osona is a Catalan county council providing comprehensive public administration services to 50 municipalities in the Osona region. The organization's service portfolio spans 17 distinct operational areas including reception and integration, local energy agency, local assistance, water cycle management, waste cycle management, consumer affairs, cooperation, culture and archives, education, housing, youth services, mobility, economic promotion and employment, Sant Pere de Casserres monastery management, social welfare, general services, and tourism and sports. The website functions as the primary citizen-facing portal, integrating electronic administration services such as prior appointments, electronic notifications, document validation, and digital identity authentication through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Osona Turisme: Organization without its own legal personality that manages, promotes and dynamizes tourism in Osona comarca.
• Agència Local de l'Energia d'Osona (ALEO)
• OsonaJove

Products and services

• Cicle de l'Aigua (Water Cycle Service) Comprehensive water cycle management covering abstraction, treatment, distribution, collection, and wastewater return. Unique among Catalan county councils; manages the complete integral water cycle for 31 municipalities (~100,000 inhabitants) in high supply, 7 municipalities (~25,000 inhabitants) in low supply, with sanitation covering all 50 municipalities.
• Cicle de Residus (Waste Cycle Service) Municipal waste management service including selective collection, recycling facilities, déchèterie services, and treatment via the Consorci per a la gestió de residus urbans d'Osona. Collection contracted to Prezero España, SAU, with street cleaning and bulky waste by Fundació Tac Osona.
• Benestar Social (Social Welfare Service) Basic social services coordination including social work, educational support, and cooperation with the Osona Social Services Consortium (Consorci d'Osona de Serveis Socials) for comprehensive citizen welfare services.
• Educació (Education Service) School transport, school cafeteria, and individual meal aid services delegated from the Department of Education, plus educational projects and vocational training coordination across the county.
• Habitatge (Housing Service) Local Housing Office managing housing aid applications, official protection certificates, rehabilitation subsidies, social and affordable rental mediation, and housing registry for the county.
• Joventut/OsonaJove (Youth Service) County Youth Service supporting municipalities in implementing comprehensive youth policies, providing information points, orientation services, and youth employment initiatives such as the GiraFeina employment fair (1,000+ participants).
• Mobilitat (Mobility Service) Mobility planning and coordination including public transport support, cycling infrastructure, the R3 railway corridor Mobility Office, and the Mobility Strategy 2026-2032 (within URBACT Beyond the Urban project with Generalitat de Catalunya).
• Agència Local de l'Energia d'Osona (ALEO) Local Energy Agency providing energy accounting, advice, and collaboration with the 50 municipalities for energy efficiency, savings, and renewable energy promotion. Manages 31 energy communities serving 2,000 families and the Desendolla't project controlling 300 facilities.
• Assistència Local (Local Assistance Service) Comprehensive service providing legal, economic, administrative, IT, and technical assistance to municipalities and local entities, including civil protection support (PAS d'Osona homologated 2012) and road maintenance planning.
• Consum (Consumer Affairs Service) Consumer information and guidance office within the Consumer Network providing information on consumer rights, handling complaints, mediation and arbitration services for conflict resolution (performed nearly 2,300 actions in 2025).
• Cooperació (Cooperation Service) Global justice cooperation service with international cooperation and Osona al Món awareness programs, supporting entities with technical assistance and annual grant programs.
• Cultura i Arxiu (Culture and Archive Service) Cultural dissemination and county archive services including cultural event promotion through the digital agenda, cultural heritage declaration for municipalities under 5,000 inhabitants, and archival custody of semi-active documentation (Arxiu Comarcal d'Osona - ACOS, created 1990).
• Sant Pere de Casserres (Monastery Management) Romanesque monastery management including visitor services, cultural activities, guided tours, events, and film office services. Monument declared of National Historical-Artistic Interest on June 3, 1931, acquired by CCO in 1991.
• Acollida i Integració (Reception and Integration Service) Integral migratory policies service directed to municipalities, entities, and citizens, focusing on reception of new migrants, social cohesion, participation promotion, and migration awareness through sensitization programs.
• Promoció Econòmica i Ocupació (Economic Promotion and Employment Service) Economic development and employment services including strategic planning, entrepreneurship support through Creacció agency (24.50% owned), and supramunicipal employment programs such as employment plans and training.
• Turisme i Esport (Tourism and Sports Service) Tourism promotion and management through the Osona Turisme entity (destination marketing, tourist product development) and sports event coordination with the Osona Sports Council.
• Serveis Generals (General Services) Legal, administrative, and economic management services ensuring proper functioning of the council including contracting, human resources, financial management, treasury, intervention, and internal control.

Quantifiable outcome

• ALEO manages energy communities serving 2,000 families
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, operational and minor.

• Consorci d'Osona de Serveis Socials (Osona Acció Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated by CCO and 33 municipalities of the county. Manages coordinated social services across the region. CCO is the integrating entity. Celebrated 20 years of operation in 2025.
• Consorci per a la gestió de residus urbans d'OsonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegrated by CCO (adscribed entity), Agència de Residus de Catalunya, and Ajuntament d'Orís. Owns three facilities: multiproduct sorting plant, Centre de Tractament de Residus municipals (CTR), and controlled landfill. Also serves Ripollès municipalities.
• Aigües d'Osona S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic water company. CCO owns 51.06% of the capital. Manages water supply infrastructure and services across the county.
• Depuradores d'OsonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned by CCO. Manages wastewater treatment facilities (EDARs) across the county.
• Onaigua / EpelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned by CCO. Public entity managing water cycle services.
• Creacció - Agència d'Emprenedoria, Innovació i ConeixementmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCO owns 24.50% of capital. Public agency for entrepreneurship, innovation and knowledge aimed at socioeconomic development of Osona.
• Diputació de BarcelonamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating institution providing technical and financial support to county council activities and municipal projects.
• Prezero España, SAUoperationalOthersContracted service provider for waste collection and déchèterie (waste collection center) services under a service contract.
• Fundació Tac OsonaoperationalOthersSocial foundation providing street cleaning and bulky waste collection services. Supports employment integration for people with difficulties.
• Generalitat de Catalunya - Departament de TerritorimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on mobility strategy, including URBACT Beyond the Urban project. Working on R3 railway corridor proposals and public transport improvements.
• Agència de Residus de CatalunyacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in waste management consortium. Provides regulatory oversight and coordination for waste treatment.
• Diputació de GironaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical collaboration for strengthening municipal support services in border areas.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Localret: Catalan local-government association supporting municipalities and comarques on digital transformation and telecommunications. Indirect institutional peer given shared mission of modernizing local public administration in Catalonia.
• Consorci Administració Oberta de Catalunya (AOC): Public consortium providing digital identity, electronic signature (idCAT Mòbil), electronic notifications, and other e-administration infrastructure that CCO integrates with. Enabling technology partner for CCO's digital service platform.

Broad incumbents

• Diputació de Barcelona: Provincial-tier public administration overseeing and providing technical/financial support to county councils in Barcelona province, including CCO. Operates a broader portfolio across all comarques but plays a similar coordination/assistance role for municipal services.
• Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona (AMB): Metropolitan-tier public administration providing supramunicipal services (water, waste, transport, housing) across 36 municipalities in the Barcelona metropolitan area. Broader scale and scope than CCO, but comparable service categories and integration model.
• Generalitat de Catalunya: Regional government of Catalonia that delegates competencies and provides funding to CCO. Same administrative ecosystem, but at the regional tier with broader scope including health, education, and territorial policy that CCO helps implement locally.

Emerging players

• Consorci per a la Gestió dels Residus Urbans d'Osona (associated): Waste consortium in which CCO is a core member. Sector-specific peer for the waste cycle service line managed by CCO, with parallel consortium governance model.

Direct peers

• Consell Comarcal del Maresme: Another Catalan county council (consell comarcal) providing supramunicipal services to municipalities in the Maresme region. Directly comparable structure: 17+ service areas, e-administration platform, social services consortium, water/waste coordination with municipalities.
• Consell Comarcal del Vallès Oriental: Peer Catalan county council serving the Vallès Oriental comarca with similar supramunicipal service mandate including social services, waste, water, culture, education, and youth services. Direct structural and operational analog.
• Consell Comarcal del Bages: Catalan county council covering the Bages region with comparable supramunicipal competencies in social services, education, culture, and waste management. Same legal form (ens local) and similar service catalog to Osona.

Regional players

• Consorci d'Aigües Costa Brava Gironès: Regional water consortium managing the integral water cycle for a multi-municipal area of Girona province. Comparable operating model to CCO's water cycle competency via Aigües d'Osona S.A., but in a different Catalan geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/consellosona
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd8WzImqag96qQPpeFXOfcA/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/consellcomarcalosona

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

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