URL: https://democracy.crawley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=836

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This is the second stage in the contract award process following the signing of a Letter of Intent. Decision to award the contract to the selected tender respondent following evaluation of all tender responses received during the Crawley Innovation Centre Managing Agent procurement process. The Managing Agent will run the Crawley Innovation Centre and delivery building occupancy targets and related key performance indicators on behalf of the Council - establishing the Innovation Centre as a key asset for local small businesses and business innovation. Notification that the Leader (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Head of Economy and Planning, and Head of Governance, People & Performance) would be taking the decision to award this contract was published in IB/1267.

Content: Approve the signing of the Operational Management Agreement contract between Crawley Borough Council and Oxford Innovation Limited for the latter to perform the duties of Crawley Innovation Centre Managing Operator for up to five years.   This decision was taken in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, the Head of Economy and Planning and Head of Governance, People & Performance via Legal Management Team (Legal Services Manager and Data & Democracy Manager).

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025