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title: "Holmes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS"
published: "2025-11-04"
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# Holmes

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbcaaf82-451c-4ab1-b2b1-2a410778ad8b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Holmes" was managed by South Yorkshire Police Headquarters, located in Sheffield, England. The contract pertains to the software package and information systems industry, specifically designed to aid in large-scale police enquiries. The procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering phase concluded on 18th September 2025, with the contract period set from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2028. The total value of the contract is £710,000. This procurement reached the award stage, with the award being finalised on 26th September 2025 and published on 4th November 2025, indicating that the process is complete.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in developing or supplying major enquiry systems or other software solutions tailored for public sector and law enforcement use. Large-scale companies, such as Unisys Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are particularly well-suited to compete due to the scale and complexity of the project. Such contracts can foster business growth by securing long-term engagements with public authorities, expanding expertise in niche markets, and enhancing portfolios with substantial public sector projects.

## Notice

HOLMES is a Major Enquiry System that has been designed to aid the investigation into large-scale enquiries. It is used by the police to collate and subsequently cross reference all information gathered in a major investigations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca59708d-8d62-4034-af59-9d22c930d73e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 25 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £710,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £710,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH YORKSHIRE POLICE HEADQUARTERS |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S9 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Darnall |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield South East |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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

- 4 Nov 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca59708d-8d62-4034-af59-9d22c930d73e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca59708d-8d62-4034-af59-9d22c930d73e
  4th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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