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Holmes 2 Renewal

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE

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13 Oct 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the renewal of the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES 2) was conducted by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting on behalf of itself and the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police. This selective procurement, using a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 - Lot 2 framework, concluded with an award to UNISYS Europe Limited. The process, described under CPV code 48000000 for software package and information systems, was marked complete with a contract period from 25 September 2025 to 24 September 2029. The main task involved renewing the integrated system used by police forces nationwide, offering unique pricing advantages. The opportunity was located in Northallerton, England, with the initial award date on 24 September 2025 and publication date on 13 October 2025.

This tender presents extensive business growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in software packages and information systems. The procurement through a selective method, using an established framework such as G-Cloud, suggests that businesses familiar with public sector frameworks and capable of delivering national-level projects are well-suited to compete. Although the opportunity is not primarily targeting SMEs or voluntary sector organisations, companies with robust capabilities in delivering integrated systems to police forces could leverage such agreements to expand their portfolio and increase their presence in the public sector technology services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holmes 2 Renewal

Notice Description

A national supply agreement has been negotiated on behalf of all police forces nationally in accordance with the CCS G-Cloud 14 - Lot 2 framework with Unisys, which takes advantage of a unique pricing of a required integrated system. This was led by the National HOLMES Capability Manager based at Durham Police. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465a8e21-8859-45ef-9900-c3a67703a3ae
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
£265,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£265,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ACTING ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND THE CHIEF CONSTABLE OF NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL6 1BF
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Northallerton South
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS EUROPE

Further Information

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