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Estates Management Systems (MERLIN)

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Mar 2026 at 11:26

Award

11 Jan 2022 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by H M Revenue & Customs involves the establishment of a web-based lease and property management system known as MERLIN, to manage its estate portfolio. Classified under the "Software supply services" industry, this contract will serve across the United Kingdom, with the procurement method being "selective." The contract was awarded on 15th December 2025 and commenced on 26th January 2026, extending through to 25th January 2029. This process is part of a framework agreement, ensuring adherence to specific standards and efficiency in deployment, with key support provisions including SLA-backed assistance and features such as document storage, reporting, and user-role control via Single Sign-On.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in software supply services. Businesses with expertise in web-based systems for property management could leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint by offering intuitive solutions to track and manage lease portfolios efficiently. The awarded contract to Concerto Support Services Ltd, a SME, exemplifies the procurement's suitability for smaller businesses, encouraging participation from those who can deliver innovative software solutions and seamless integration capabilities. Such engagements can enhance business growth through collaboration within government service frameworks, fostering long-term partnerships and exposure to public sector work.

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Notice Title

Estates Management Systems (MERLIN)

Notice Description

Web-based lease and property management system enabling HMRC to manage its estate portfolio. Supports tracking of leases, rent reviews, break clauses, terminations and properties. Includes forward-looking alerts, document storage, reporting and user-role control via Single Sign-On, with SLA-backed support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3740246-8b67-4840-a254-fcca8957063e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc61c4b-c3a0-4c2b-9a26-f90abe6f4fe6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£161,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,800 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONCERTO SUPPORT SERVICES

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