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title: "Holmes 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d024afa-973c-436e-ab6e-980d32cf3f62"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2021-08-27"
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# Holmes 2

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d024afa-973c-436e-ab6e-980d32cf3f62

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Holmes 2" contract, valued at £353,148, is initiated by Lancashire Constabulary, focusing on the software package and information systems industry category. The contract will provide support and maintenance from 26th September 2021 to 25th September 2025, following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 6th August 2021, and the location of the delivery will be in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering ongoing support and maintenance services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement process include technology firms with experience in public sector contracts, software maintenance providers, and IT service providers looking to expand their portfolios within local government contracts.

## Notice

Continuation of Holmes 2 support and maintenance for the period 26th September 2021 to 25th September 2025 via unisys Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3055e35-fd40-41a5-85d4-4474ea4cb7da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2021 - 25 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,148 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,148 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR4 5SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 27 Aug 2021 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3055e35-fd40-41a5-85d4-4474ea4cb7da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3055e35-fd40-41a5-85d4-4474ea4cb7da
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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