---
title: "Holmes Investigation application"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0665be"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME"
published: "2026-03-09"
---

# Holmes Investigation application

Buyer: MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0665be

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Holmes Investigation application" has been completed by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime, based in London, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, internet, and support, and is classified as a service procurement. It specifically pertains to the Holmes Application User charges, with the contract awarded to Unisys Ltd for an initial term of 36 months, commencing from September 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The contract is delivered across multiple regions in the UK, including London. The award was made using a limited procurement method via G-Cloud 14, without prior publication of a call for competition, as negotiated by Police Scotland on behalf of all UK Police Forces.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the IT services and software development sectors, particularly those capable of delivering complex support systems for police services. Large enterprises with expertise in software package and information systems, telecommunication, and similar fields could find growth opportunities through participation in future extensions or related contracts. The procurement process also opens the door for businesses to establish themselves within the public law and general public services sectors, contributing to innovative solutions for the police force across the UK. Unisys Ltd's involvement reflects its competitive edge in this market, providing a benchmark for other organisations aiming to participate in similar future tenders.

## Notice

HOLMES Application User charges, pricing negotiated by Police Scotland on behalf of all UK Police Forces. Awarding to Unisys via G-Cloud 14. Contract awarded for initial term of 36 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 month term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HOLMES Application User charges

Options: 12 month extension option.

### Procurement Information

The award relates to a call-off contract awarded via G-Cloud 14, pricing has been negotiated for all UK police forces by Police Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021093-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 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 | £2,042,826 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR POLICING AND CRIME |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNISYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 18:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021093-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.met.police.co.uk

## Provenance

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