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HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Oct 2025 at 15:23

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the award of a public procurement contract titled "HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal". The procurement process was initiated under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, specifically Lot 2 for cloud software, and involved a selective procurement method in the services category, focusing on software package and information systems. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the contract period spans from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029. The key value of the contract is GBP 600,000, although the initial award was for GBP 525,364, with potential increases based on PSN uplift charges in subsequent years. The announcement of the award was made on 22nd October 2025, following the close of the tender period on 24th September 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies like Unisys Limited, the contract's awardee. Firms specialising in cloud-based software solutions and information systems, particularly those equipped to manage the technical demands of major incident investigation systems like HOLMES 2, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Although the procurement process was selective and used a call-off framework, businesses with a proven record in similar frameworks may find future opportunities to engage in similar tenders through strategic positioning and alliance building with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract has been awarded via CCS G-Cloud 14 -Lot 2: Cloud software as part of a national supply agreement for all police forces following a process led by the National HOLMES Capability Manager. The HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) is used by all forces for the investigation of major incidents and is a required renewal. This Contract will run for an initial three year period followed by an agreed twelve month extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5637ed69-7d73-4ced-a17b-78a93dde0a9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165851b0-240f-4ba7-ad76-b79b904c087c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£525,364 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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