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title: "HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal"
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buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5637ed69-7d73-4ced-a17b-78a93dde0a9c

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the award of a public procurement contract titled "HOLMES 2 Investigation Application Renewal". The procurement process was initiated under the CCS G-Cloud 14 framework, specifically Lot 2 for cloud software, and involved a selective procurement method in the services category, focusing on software package and information systems. Located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, the contract period spans from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029. The key value of the contract is GBP 600,000, although the initial award was for GBP 525,364, with potential increases based on PSN uplift charges in subsequent years. The announcement of the award was made on 22nd October 2025, following the close of the tender period on 24th September 2025.

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale companies like Unisys Limited, the contract's awardee. Firms specialising in cloud-based software solutions and information systems, particularly those equipped to manage the technical demands of major incident investigation systems like HOLMES 2, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Although the procurement process was selective and used a call-off framework, businesses with a proven record in similar frameworks may find future opportunities to engage in similar tenders through strategic positioning and alliance building with public sector entities.

## Notice

This Call Off Contract has been awarded via CCS G-Cloud 14 -Lot 2: Cloud software as part of a national supply agreement for all police forces following a process led by the National HOLMES Capability Manager. The HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) is used by all forces for the investigation of major incidents and is a required renewal. This Contract will run for an initial three year period followed by an agreed twelve month extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165851b0-240f-4ba7-ad76-b79b904c087c |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £525,364 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 22 Oct 2025 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165851b0-240f-4ba7-ad76-b79b904c087c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165851b0-240f-4ba7-ad76-b79b904c087c
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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