---
title: "Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048371"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-09-20"
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# Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Contract Award

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048371

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Glasgow, UK, recently completed the procurement process for the recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager. This procurement, which falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services, culminated on 20th September 2024 with a contract awarded to AC Doyle Ltd. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure due to urgent need, resulting in a contract valued at £66,000. Key tasks for the awarded contractor include establishing and developing the HOLMES account for major inquiries, coordinating outputs, and providing training and coaching within the incident room, all requiring developed vetting.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in management consultancy, especially those with expertise in handling sensitive material and experience with the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System. SMEs like AC Doyle Ltd, who have successfully secured this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with niche skills are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence tends to favour contractors who can meet stringent security and experience requirements, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses capable of delivering highly specialised services.

## Notice

A HOLMES Manager HOLMES Manager - College of Policing who can establish and develop the HOLMES account for a major inquiry with multiply linked offences and offenders. Coordinate output, train and coach many of the other positions within the incident room. The individual must be trained for the position and have recent relevant experience of managing a large enquiry on HOLMES preferable handling sensitive material. Developed Vetting (DV) will be required, if not already held.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A HOLMES Manager HOLMES Manager - College of Policing who can establish and develop the HOLMES account for a major inquiry with multiply linked offences and offenders. Coordinate output, train and coach many of the other positions within the incident room. The individual must be trained for the position and have recent relevant experience of managing a large enquiry on HOLMES preferable handling sensitive material. Developed Vetting (DV) will be required, if not already held.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AC DOYLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030117-2024
- 22 Jul 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022735-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58465
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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