---
title: "Provision of HOLMES Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a208"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY"
published: "2025-09-25"
---

# Provision of HOLMES Licences

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a208

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of HOLMES Licences in Sussex, led by Police Scotland, was conducted by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey. It falls under the goods category, specifically within the software package and information systems industry, and is described as a national solution with a focus on public order and safety. The procurement stage is complete as the contract has been awarded as of 22nd September 2025, with a total value of £243,307.86. This direct award was made via the G-CLOUD Framework without prior publication, classified as a process outside the directive's scope. The supplier awarded the contract is UNISYS LIMITED, based in Milton Keynes, UK.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in software and information systems, especially those focusing on solutions for law enforcement agencies. Businesses with expertise in scalable national software solutions and familiarity with framework agreements like G-CLOUD would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurements. Large enterprises that can provide robust and secure software packages under direct awarding conditions can enhance their portfolios by securing such government contracts.

## Notice

Provision of HOLMES Licences Sussex. This is a national solution with Police Scotland as lead force

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of HOLMES Licences Sussex. This is a national solution with Police Scotland as lead force

### Procurement Information

This was a direct award via G-CLOUD Framework. This is a national Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059668-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 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 | £243,307 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SURREY |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU3 1YJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059668-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sussex.police.uk/

## Provenance

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