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Holmes 2 : Op Resolve

Greater Manchester Police

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15 Oct 2025 at 17:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Holmes 2: Op Resolve" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Police, targeting the software package and information systems category. This tender involves a call-off from the GCloud 14 framework and is part of a national arrangement for all police forces. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, focusing on acquiring licences, support, and storage services, with a contract value of £54,450. Covering the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029. Notably, the award was announced on 15th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies involved in software and information systems. The procurement process was amenable to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting broad accessibility for diverse vendors. Unisys Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for large organisations with capabilities in software solutions. Engaging with this procurement framework could facilitate ongoing collaborations and access to additional similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Holmes 2 : Op Resolve

Notice Description

Call-off from GCloud 14. National arrangement for all Police Forces. Contract provides licences for Holmes 2, support and storage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a08ed5dc-e326-4774-9999-c365a7e350be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bcdfbc-f154-4551-987c-b239978c006a
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
SME, VCSE
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Police
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M40 5BP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Harpurhey
Westminster Constituency
Blackley and Middleton South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Unisys Limited

Further Information

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