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title: "701575485 (DInfoCom/0178) - Provision of Holmes 2 Applications and Support for SPCB and SPLI"
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# 701575485 (DInfoCom/0178) - Provision of Holmes 2 Applications and Support for SPCB and SPLI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88a56cce-38ef-4026-a662-a633baa3f7e6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which is seeking applications and support for the Holmes 2 system specifically for the Special Investigations Branch of the Service Police Crime Bureau and the Service Police Legacy Investigations. The tender, titled "701575485 (DInfoCom/0178) - Provision of Holmes 2 Applications and Support for SPCB and SPLI," falls under the software package and information systems category. It is currently in the award stage, with the contract starting on 26 September 2021 and running until 25 September 2023. The total contract value is £48,152, procured through a selective process, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The delivery address is in Andover, England, with the tender period ending on 11 August 2021.

This tender provides an opportunity for software and IT service providers to engage with a significant government contract, especially those that have experience in law enforcement or public sector applications. Companies offering related software solutions and technical support services will find this an advantageous contract to pursue. Given the scale of the Ministry of Defence and the specific nature of the services required, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in software support and upgrades for operational systems within security or military contexts will be particularly well-suited to compete for this award.

## Notice

The Special Investigations Branch (SIB) of the Service Police Crime Bureau (SPCB) and the Service Police Legacy Investigations (SPLI) of the Royal Military Police (RMP) require the renewal of HOLMES2 applications, together with a limited number of on-site engineer support days (PS) for ongoing upgrades.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93337e2-78bd-475c-a8f8-92c905edf1a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2021 - 25 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,152 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,152 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 23 Sep 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93337e2-78bd-475c-a8f8-92c905edf1a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b93337e2-78bd-475c-a8f8-92c905edf1a2
  23rd September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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