Civils firms back CJ's bid for access to CAT scores

Contractors have given their support to attempts by CJ to obtain Capability Assessment Toolkit (CAT) scores under the Freedom of Information Act.
CJ contacted the Highways Agency (HA) in writing at the start of the year to obtain the scores for both contractors and consultants.
The HA refused, arguing that the information is "commercially sensitive" and would "affect its ability to get best value for money for the tax payer".
It also stated that other clients, who do not understand the context of how the scoring applies, could use CAT scores to determine tender lists selections if the information was made available.
"Nobody would have a problem publishing the scores," said one contractor. "Everybody knows we share scores openly."
Another contractor said: "Clients ask for CAT scores for most tenders. There is no harm releasing the scores."
CJ has now contested the decision.