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Holmes Investigation application

MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME

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09 Mar 2026 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Holmes Investigation application" has been completed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is classified as a service procurement. It specifically pertains to the Holmes Application User charges, with the contract awarded to Unisys Ltd for an initial term of 36 months, commencing from September 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The contract is delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including London. The award was made using a limited procurement method via G-Cloud 14, without prior publication of a call for competition, as negotiated by Police Scotland on behalf of all UK Police Forces.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT services and software development sectors, particularly those capable of delivering complex support systems for police services. Large enterprises with expertise in software package and information systems, telecommunication, and similar fields could find growth opportunities through participation in future extensions or related contracts. The procurement process also opens the door for businesses to establish themselves within the public law and general public services sectors, contributing to innovative solutions for the police force across the UK. Unisys Ltd's involvement reflects its competitive edge in this market, providing a benchmark for other organisations aiming to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Holmes Investigation application

Notice Description

HOLMES Application User charges, pricing negotiated by Police Scotland on behalf of all UK Police Forces. Awarding to Unisys via G-Cloud 14. Contract awarded for initial term of 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HOLMES Application User charges

Options: 12 month extension option.

Procurement Information

The award relates to a call-off contract awarded via G-Cloud 14, pricing has been negotiated for all UK police forces by Police Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0665be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,042,826 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2JL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNISYS

Further Information

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