Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to award a contract to 'Bidder 4'

Analysis

outcome: The contract was approved to be awarded to 'Bidder 4'

summary: Awarding a contract to 'Bidder 4'

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to award a contract to 'Bidder 4'

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious due to the potential impact on other bidders and the transparency of the selection process

affected_stakeholders: ["Bidder 4", "Other bidders", "Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development", "Head of Major Projects and Commercial Services"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision

URL: https://democracy.crawley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=794

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To award the construction contract for Crawley Station Gateway – Phase 1. Authority to award this contract was delegated to the Leader by the Cabinet (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning & Economic Development and Head of Major Projects & Commercial Services at its meeting on 29 November 2023 (report PES/443 refers)

Content: To approve the award of contract to ‘Bidder 4’ as set out in report HPS/050 (which is available for Councillors only).  This decision was taken in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development and the Head of Major Projects and Commercial Services.  

Date of Decision: July 24, 2025