---
title: "HOLMES 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064dce"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# HOLMES 2

Buyer: POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064dce

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham awarded a contract titled "HOLMES 2" related to software packages and information systems under a direct award procedure via GCloud14. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public order and safety industry, and is intended for use by UK police forces for investigating major incidents. The contract, worth £216,306, was signed on 6th October 2025, with Unisys Ltd as the supplier, and is active from 26th September 2025 to 25th September 2029, with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement stage is complete, and activities are located in the United Kingdom region UKC1.

This tender for HOLMES 2 provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in information technology solutions for law enforcement. Large-scale enterprises like Unisys Ltd are well-suited to compete, given the procurement's complexity and scope. The direct award method indicates a streamlined procurement approach, potentially opening pathways for those already established in GCloud frameworks or similar channels. Businesses looking to supply advanced software packages for public safety initiatives may find organic growth through partnerships with entities like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham.

## Notice

Information technology system that is predominantly used by UK police forces for the investigation of major incidents. Direct award under GCloud14

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Information technology system that is predominantly used by UK police forces for the investigation of major incidents. Contract Start Date 26/09/2025 Contract End Date 25/09/2029 1 x 12 Month Extension

### Procurement Information

Direct award under GCloud14

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012378-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 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 | £216,306 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham |

## 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

- 11 Feb 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012378-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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