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Holmes

SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS

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Award

04 Nov 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Holmes" was managed by South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, located in Sheffield, England. The contract pertains to the software package and information systems industry, specifically designed to aid in large-scale police enquiries. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 18th September 2025, with the contract period set from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2028. The total value of the contract is £710,000. This procurement reached the award stage, with the award being finalised on 26th September 2025 and published on 4th November 2025, indicating that the process is complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing or supplying major enquiry systems or other software solutions tailored for public sector and law enforcement use. Large-scale companies, such as Unisys Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete due to the scale and complexity of the project. Such contracts can foster business growth by securing long-term engagements with public authorities, expanding expertise in niche markets, and enhancing portfolios with substantial public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Holmes

Notice Description

HOLMES is a Major Enquiry System that has been designed to aid the investigation into large-scale enquiries. It is used by the police to collate and subsequently cross reference all information gathered in a major investigations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbcaaf82-451c-4ab1-b2b1-2a410778ad8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca59708d-8d62-4034-af59-9d22c930d73e
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
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£710,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2028 3-4 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
SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
JANE TUNSTALL
Contact Email
jane.tunstall@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S9 2EH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Darnall
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield South East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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