Decision Maker: Head of Corporate Finance

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 23, 2024

Purpose: The Procurement Forward Programme was considered by Crawley Borough Council’s Cabinet on 24 July 2024 (FIN/661 refers) where it was agreed that award of this contract would be delegated to the Leader. However, it was subsequently agreed that Horsham District Council (HDC) would be acting as Lead Authority and would award the contract on behalf of all Authorities involved. Therefore, the Leader of Crawley Borough Council was not required to action the award of contract. On 25 September 2024 HDC considered the matter and resolved to “approve the award of a cash collections contract to the winning bidder following the conclusion of the procurement exercise”. The procurement exercise has now been completed by HDC and the final scores following the evaluation & moderation have been published in information bulletin IB/1257 (for Councillors only).

Content: The procurement exercise has now been completed and the contract has been awarded by Horsham District Council to Jade Securities Services Limited. Crawley Borough Council has therefore now signed off for their portion of the contract value.