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Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence for the recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract is intended for services to be delivered across the UK and is currently in the award stage. The most recent contract modification was dated 15 April 2026, extending its expiry to 16 April 2026, and increasing the contract value to £101,645.50. The signed contract extends over a period of 510 days. The Ministry of Defence is the buyer here, with AC Doyle Ltd being an active supplier. This contract involves advisory services on the Holmes software package on behalf of the Defence Serious Crime Command.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and software development sectors, particularly those with expertise in strategic advisory roles and software package management. With a substantial increase in contract duration and value, SMEs, such as AC Doyle Ltd, which specialise in consultancy services, may find this to be a lucrative opportunity for business growth. The need for strategic advisors in the UK indicates a penchant for innovative consultancy approaches in defence-related software systems, making it ideal for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within this government sector. Additionally, the extension and increased scope of the contract underscore a substantial demand for specialised services, paving the way for skilled enterprises to deliver transformative solutions.

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Notice Title

Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

An advisor on the Holmes software package on behalf of Defence Serious Crime Command

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052b9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034045-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,645 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AC DOYLE

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