What Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer does

CAPSO (Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer) is a French public intercommunal authority (Établissement public de coopération intercommunale) founded in its current form in 2017, headquartered in Longuenesse, Pas-de-Calais. It aggregates 53 communes serving over 105,000 residents, providing coordinated local public services including waste collection and recycling, public transportation (Mouvéo buses, Mouvélo bike-sharing), water utility management (Régie Eau), cultural programming (BAPSO library network, Conservatoire, Espace Culturel AREA, Chapelle des Jésuites), sports facilities (Aqualys, Sceneo, Piscine d'Arques), early childhood services, housing assistance (Maison de l'Habitat), and France Services administrative counters across five physical service locations.

The entity's technology footprint is modest and conventional for a French EPCI: a public website (ca-pso.fr), an online appointment booking system, a digital building-permit workflow (GNAU), a waste collection calendar tool, a dedicated recruitment portal (emploi.ca-pso.fr), and Google Analytics for web traffic. No proprietary software products, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Service delivery is anchored in physical infrastructure (6+ Maisons de la CAPSO, sports/cultural venues) supported by digital channels and a multi-platform social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) plus a quarterly print magazine (Terre d'agglo).

CAPSO does not operate as a commercial entity. Its revenue is derived from the Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM, transitioning to incentive-based TEOMI from 2026), departmental/regional/national governmental subsidies, and water-utility subscriber fees. Strategic direction is set by a 2020-2026 territory project covering 16 thematic areas and 194 actions, with current emphasis on ecological transition (waste prevention, soft mobility, biodiversity), spatial planning (SCOT, multiple PLUI modifications), and territorial attractiveness (Welcomer brand launched 2025). President Laurent Denis leads the organization, with Jérémy Lemaire directing communications.

Name

Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer

Legal name

Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer

Website

https://ca-pso.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CAPSO is a French public intercommunal authority (EPCI) headquartered in Longuenesse, aggregating 53 communes and over 105,000 residents in the Pas-de-Calais. It delivers coordinated local public services including waste collection, public transport, water utility, cultural and sports facilities, housing, and childcare, funded primarily by the TEOM tax and government subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Contract Collection & Franchise Operations (BPALAAAH)

Keywords

• Municipal waste management
• Public transportation services
• Intercommunal public administration
• Cultural and sports facilities
• Water utility services

Headquarters

HQ city

Longuenesse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Taxe d'Enlèvement des Ordures Ménagères (TEOM): Main public funding source through property tax levied on households for waste collection services. CAPSO also receives funding through TEOM Incitative (TEOMI) mechanism being implemented from 2026 for incentivizing better waste sorting behavior.
2. Public subsidies and governmental funding: CAPSO receives funding from departmental, regional, and national government sources for various programs including environmental initiatives, infrastructure projects, and public health programs.
3. Water utility service (Régie Eau): CAPSO operates a public water service (Régie Eau) providing water supply and sanitation services to residents, with meter reading campaigns and subscriber management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CAPSO is a French intercommunal public authority that coordinates and delivers essential local government services across 53 communes and 105,000+ residents in the Pays de Saint-Omer area. Its core offerings include household waste collection and recycling, public transportation (Mouvéo buses and Mouvélo bike-sharing), water and sanitation (Régie Eau), cultural facilities (BAPSO libraries, Conservatoire, Espace Culturel AREA), sports infrastructure (Sceneo, Aqualys aquatic centers), early childhood services, housing assistance, and France Services administrative counters. Services are delivered through a combination of physical locations, the official website, digital appointment booking, and a network of public facilities.

Product overview

CAPSO (Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer) is a French territorial community serving 53 municipalities and over 105,000 residents. It operates as a multi-service public administration platform rather than a commercial product company, providing essential local government services including waste collection and environmental management, public transportation (Mouvéo buses and Mouvélo bike-sharing), cultural facilities (BAPSO libraries, Conservatoire, AREA cultural center, Sceneo), sports infrastructure (aquatic centers, sports halls), water utilities, housing services, childcare facilities, France services administrative assistance, and employment portal. The organization does not offer commercial software products but delivers public services through its website, physical service centers, and partner networks across the territory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAPSO: Abbreviated name for Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer

Products and services

• Waste Collection Management Municipal waste collection services including household garbage, recycling, green waste, composting programs, and designated collection schedules for all 53 communes. Implementation of TEOM Incitative (TEOMI) mechanism scheduled from 2026 to incentivize better waste sorting behavior among households.
• Mouvéo Public Bus Transportation Public bus transportation network serving the CAPSO territory with scheduled routes and stops across multiple municipalities.
• Mouvélo Bike-Sharing Service Bike-sharing service promoting soft mobility and sustainable transportation within the agglomeration.
• Water Utility Service (Régie Eau) Municipal water service managing water supply, sanitation, meter reading, and subscriber services for the territory.
• Bibliothèque d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer (BAPSO) Public library network providing books, media, digital resources, cultural events, and community programs across the agglomeration.
• Conservatoire d'Agglomération Music and performing arts school offering lessons and training in various instruments and disciplines for residents of the territory.
• Espace Culturel AREA Cultural venue in Aire-sur-la-Lys hosting performances, exhibitions, conferences, and artistic events for the community.
• France Services Offices Multi-service public counters offering administrative assistance for employment, health, housing, justice, and government paperwork across five locations (Saint-Omer, Aire-sur-la-Lys, Eperlecques, Fauquembergues, Thérouanne).
• Housing Services (Maison de l'Habitat) Single-window service for housing assistance, social housing applications, urban planning procedures, renovation aid, and housing improvement programs.
• Childcare Services (Petite Enfance) Early childhood services including nurseries, childcare facilities, parental support programs, and the Relais Petite Enfance (RPE) network.
• Sports Facilities Sports infrastructure including Sceneo, Aqualys aquatic center, Arques swimming pool, and various athletic facilities available to residents.
• CAPSO Online Services Portal Digital platform providing access to administrative services, waste collection calendars, public consultations, and community information for the 53 municipalities of the Pays de Saint-Omer territory.
• Employment Portal Online recruitment platform (emploi.ca-pso.fr) for job postings and career opportunities within the CAPSO administration and affiliated organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 municipalities unified under single administrative structure serving over 105,000 residents
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship, core and minor.

• Various health and wellness organizations (AMGA, Défi Mobilité, Pas APA sport santé, CHRSO Cardiologie, Casa Tizote, A contrepoids62, VIATOPIA, Centre de santé sexuelle, CPST Audomarois, EPSM, and others)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Partnership with multiple health, sports, and social organizations to organize the annual Santé (Health) Festival promoting wellness, disease prevention, physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and environmental health awareness for residents.
• Agence Régionale de Santé, Mutualité FrançaisemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Partnership for Semaine sans perturbateurs endocriniens (Endocrine Disruptors Awareness Week) including seminars, cooking workshops, DIY workshops, and escape games to educate residents about health and environmental risks.
• Parc Naturel Régional Caps et Marais d'Opale, various agricultural and food producersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025Partnership for organizing the Alimen'Terre salon promoting local, healthy, and sustainable food. Includes production, transformation, and consumption villages with demonstrations and tastings of local products.
• Terre de Liens, CFA du Doulac, LPO 62, GAEC Lafontaine, Légumerie audomaroise, Brasserie Abbaye de Clairmarais, Eric Barrère Apiculteur, and other food producersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2024First edition of Alimen'Terre salon bringing together agricultural producers, food transformers, and consumers to promote local, sustainable food systems.
• Canoë-Kayak Club de Saint-Omer, Office Intercommunal des SportsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 August 2022Partnership for organizing the World Kayak Polo Championship 2022, bringing together 29 nations for this international sporting event combining handball, water polo, and canoe-kayak disciplines.
• Parc naturel régional des Caps et Marais d'Opale, Espaces Naturels Régionaux (ENRx)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Plantons le Décor operation - coordinated group ordering of trees, shrubs, and traditional fruit varieties of local origin to promote regional biodiversity and ecological transition.
• Fédération des Chasseurs du Pas-de-CalaisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Hauts-de-France Propres clean-up operation organizing village and marsh cleaning activities across 34 participating communes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Communauté d'Agglomération de Maubeuge-Val de Sambre: Comparable French agglomeration in Hauts-de-France operating similar intercommunal services (waste, water, transport, economic development) for a population of similar size and socio-economic profile.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Lens-Liévin: Neighboring Pas-de-Calais agglomeration of comparable scale and EPCI status, sharing CAPSO's mix of waste, mobility, cultural, and economic development responsibilities within a similar northern French socio-economic context.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de la Porte du Hainaut: Mid-sized French agglomeration in Hauts-de-France serving a comparable population base, with equivalent waste collection, water, mobility, and cultural service obligations under the EPCI framework.
• Communauté d'Agglomération du Boulonnais: Neighboring French agglomeration on the Pas-de-Calais coast, providing the same mix of municipal waste, water, mobility, cultural and administrative services. Closest comparable in size, geography, and statutory responsibilities to CAPSO.
• Communauté d'Agglomération de Béthune-Bruay, Artois-Lys Romane: Adjacent French intercommunal authority in Pas-de-Calais (Hauts-de-France), operating a similar portfolio of public services (waste, water, transport, culture, sport) across a comparable set of communes. Highly comparable in legal form (EPCI), funding model, and territorial scale.
• Communauté d'Agglomération d'Hénin-Carvin: Hauts-de-France agglomeration of similar demographic profile (post-industrial northern France), delivering waste, transport, and urban planning services under the same EPCI legal framework as CAPSO.

Others

• Veolia (waste and water services in France): Global private operator of water and waste services. Relevant as a benchmark for service quality, cost efficiency, and innovation in the same waste and water categories that CAPSO provides in-house via Régie Eau.
• Suez (waste and water services in France): Major private operator of municipal waste and water services. Comparable in service category (waste collection, water utility) but a private-sector counterpart; relevant for outsourcing/benchmark comparisons rather than direct competition.

Broad incumbents

• Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque: Larger nearby communauté urbaine in Hauts-de-France, operating a wider industrial-port economic base but with the same waste, water, mobility, and public-facility mandate. Useful as a scaled-up structural and operational benchmark for CAPSO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AggloCAPSO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capso
• Instagraminstagram.com/AggloCAPSO
• TikToktiktok.com/@agglocapso

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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