---
title: "Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052b9b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052b9b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Ministry of Defence for the recruitment of a HOLMES Strategic Advisor and Manager Modification Notice, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV code: 73000000). The contract is intended for services to be delivered across the UK and is currently in the award stage. The most recent contract modification was dated 15 April 2026, extending its expiry to 16 April 2026, and increasing the contract value to £101,645.50. The signed contract extends over a period of 510 days. The Ministry of Defence is the buyer here, with AC Doyle Ltd being an active supplier. This contract involves advisory services on the Holmes software package on behalf of the Defence Serious Crime Command.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and software development sectors, particularly those with expertise in strategic advisory roles and software package management. With a substantial increase in contract duration and value, SMEs, such as AC Doyle Ltd, which specialise in consultancy services, may find this to be a lucrative opportunity for business growth. The need for strategic advisors in the UK indicates a penchant for innovative consultancy approaches in defence-related software systems, making it ideal for businesses aiming to establish or expand their presence within this government sector. Additionally, the extension and increased scope of the contract underscore a substantial demand for specialised services, paving the way for skilled enterprises to deliver transformative solutions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An advisor on the Holmes software package on behalf of Defence Serious Crime Command

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034045-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,645 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 09:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034045-2026
- 3 Jun 2025 at 13:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029538-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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