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Holmes 2 (2025-2029)

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Holmes 2 (2025-2029)" was conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, focusing on the industry category of Software package and information systems. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage. The contract was approved on 17th September 2025 and formalised on 26th September 2025, spanning until 25th September 2029. The procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £516,513 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale solutions over multiple years. Although the procurement is not open to small or voluntary, community and social enterprises by design, established IT service providers can leverage this opportunity to solidify and expand their presence in the public sector. The ongoing maintenance and support contract could facilitate business growth by strengthening an organisational foothold within government IT frameworks.

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Notice Title

Holmes 2 (2025-2029)

Notice Description

Approval of renewal of contract of HOMES 2 with Unisys Limited via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14, for the period 26th September 2025 until 25th September 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e156587-f7c0-455d-bfa0-2292773d807e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£516,513 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£516,513 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 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
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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