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title: "Collaborative Authoring and Review System (CARS)"
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# Collaborative Authoring and Review System (CARS)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46a2c833-81a5-4e43-9e8a-f31a70f311a1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Collaborative Authoring and Review System (CARS) was conducted by the Highways Agency, focusing on civil engineering consultancy services. The contract, valued at £202,800, was awarded to Purple Secure Systems Ltd, and the award notice was published on 7th June 2017. The contract period commenced on 1st April 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2017. This was a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, with delivery addresses encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering consultancy and related services, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with capabilities in collaborative authoring and system review are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, enabling them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

Collaborative Authoring and Review System (CARS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61f1bf7-ba2f-41ae-89a4-0120f6c3c6da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £202,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £202,800 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS AGENCY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PURPLE SECURE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2017 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61f1bf7-ba2f-41ae-89a4-0120f6c3c6da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c61f1bf7-ba2f-41ae-89a4-0120f6c3c6da
  7th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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