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Provision of Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) 2 Software

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has concluded with the British Transport Police (BTP), based at 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London, awarding a contract for the "Provision of Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) 2 Software." This process falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with delivery locations in England, Scotland, and Wales. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, utilising a selective method. Key dates include the award date on 22nd September 2025, with the contract running from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029. The tender value is £212,603.58, and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services and information systems, particularly large businesses, given the project's scale and requirements. Companies similar to UNISYS EUROPE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, are ideally positioned to secure such contracts, potentially fostering business growth through government frameworks like CCS G-Cloud. Engaging in such contracts facilitates building a portfolio of public sector clients and enhancing credibility in delivering complex IT solutions across the UK, including regions like England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Notice Title

Provision of Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) 2 Software

Notice Description

Call-off via CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, for the provision of 25 HOLMES 2 software licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7468f12b-48ed-4812-b2e5-4ecfa7115873
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6209b870-b6cc-48a5-8426-e38a123d1461
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£212,603 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,603 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9TJ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Knightsbridge & Belgravia
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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