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HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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01 Oct 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges" has been managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This contract falls under the information technology services industry category and encompasses locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. This process has reached the award stage as of 1st October 2025. The contract, initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, started on 25th September 2025 and is set to continue until 25th September 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services, looking to provide advanced solutions for large-scale government projects. The tender process offers avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage, though it is not specifically suited for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the scope and scale of the project, businesses with the capability to support a large framework agreement, like the experienced supplier Home Office, would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in such initiatives to gain repeat business and expand their portfolios.

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Notice Title

HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges

Notice Description

HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac7b857a-4d1d-47b8-8cf1-ac92e751b6ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32347703-690f-4f00-9de7-9b826ad1a7cc
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME OFFICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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