---
title: "Holmes 2 (2025-2029)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# Holmes 2 (2025-2029)

Buyer: LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d.json)

## Summary

The procurement process titled "Holmes 2 (2025-2029)" was conducted by Lancashire Constabulary, focusing on the industry category of Software package and information systems. Located in the North West of the United Kingdom, this process has reached the award stage. The contract was approved on 17th September 2025 and formalised on 26th September 2025, spanning until 25th September 2029. The procurement was executed via a selective method through a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14 framework agreement. The total contract value amounts to £516,513 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software systems and information technology services, particularly those capable of delivering large-scale solutions over multiple years. Although the procurement is not open to small or voluntary, community and social enterprises by design, established IT service providers can leverage this opportunity to solidify and expand their presence in the public sector. The ongoing maintenance and support contract could facilitate business growth by strengthening an organisational foothold within government IT frameworks.

## Notice

Approval of renewal of contract of HOMES 2 with Unisys Limited via Crown Commercial Services G Cloud 14, for the period 26th September 2025 until 25th September 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e156587-f7c0-455d-bfa0-2292773d807e |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £516,513 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £516,513 |
| 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

- 25 Sep 2025 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e156587-f7c0-455d-bfa0-2292773d807e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e156587-f7c0-455d-bfa0-2292773d807e
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b859608d-b074-4297-8a4d-7b12190a130d.json.