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title: "Holmes 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0b5dd4fc-c975-464d-9d45-a11b0676793f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2017-10-12"
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# Holmes 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b5dd4fc-c975-464d-9d45-a11b0676793f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Holmes 2," initiated by the Ministry of Defence, relates to the industry of Software Packages and Information Systems, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This selective tender was awarded on 25 September 2017, with a total contract value of £42,779, and the contract will run from 26 September 2017 until 25 September 2019. The tender period concluded on 11 September 2017.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and information systems, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. As the procurement process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement, companies with established connections to the defence sector or those providing specialised IT services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, which may require innovative solutions and responsive support for government operations.

## Notice

Holmes 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4424b-7fa0-4e77-8315-0576926f4ea9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2017 - 25 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,779 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,779 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNISYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2017 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4424b-7fa0-4e77-8315-0576926f4ea9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ad4424b-7fa0-4e77-8315-0576926f4ea9
  12th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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