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title: "HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges"
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# HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac7b857a-4d1d-47b8-8cf1-ac92e751b6ec

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges" has been managed by the Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire. This contract falls under the information technology services industry category and encompasses locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions worldwide. This process has reached the award stage as of 1st October 2025. The contract, initiated through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, started on 25th September 2025 and is set to continue until 25th September 2029.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services, looking to provide advanced solutions for large-scale government projects. The tender process offers avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage, though it is not specifically suited for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the scope and scale of the project, businesses with the capability to support a large framework agreement, like the experienced supplier Home Office, would be well-positioned to benefit from participating in such initiatives to gain repeat business and expand their portfolios.

## Notice

HOLMES 2 (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) Subscription Charges

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32347703-690f-4f00-9de7-9b826ad1a7cc |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOME OFFICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32347703-690f-4f00-9de7-9b826ad1a7cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32347703-690f-4f00-9de7-9b826ad1a7cc
  1st October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

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