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title: "Holmes 2 : Op Resolve"
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buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE"
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# Holmes 2 : Op Resolve

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a08ed5dc-e326-4774-9999-c365a7e350be

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Holmes 2: Op Resolve" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Police, targeting the software package and information systems category. This tender involves a call-off from the GCloud 14 framework and is part of a national arrangement for all police forces. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, focusing on acquiring licences, support, and storage services, with a contract value of £54,450. Covering the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029. Notably, the award was announced on 15th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies involved in software and information systems. The procurement process was amenable to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting broad accessibility for diverse vendors. Unisys Limited, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, highlighting opportunities for large organisations with capabilities in software solutions. Engaging with this procurement framework could facilitate ongoing collaborations and access to additional similar public sector contracts.

## Notice

Call-off from GCloud 14. National arrangement for all Police Forces. Contract provides licences for Holmes 2, support and storage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bcdfbc-f154-4551-987c-b239978c006a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,450 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M40 5BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Harpurhey |
| Westminster constituency | Blackley and Middleton South |
| 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

- 15 Oct 2025 at 16:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bcdfbc-f154-4551-987c-b239978c006a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88bcdfbc-f154-4551-987c-b239978c006a
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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