Planning

IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)

HM LAND REGISTRY

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Planning

26 May 2026 at 14:35

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage involves HM Land Registry as the buying organisation, headquartered at Trafalgar House, Croydon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)," falls under the category of Software Package and Information Systems. With a gross budget of £33.6 million, the procurement is to be executed through a direct award method. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2031, with potential extensions up to 31st March 2032. The procurement is expected to specify software licences and maintenance solutions, supporting both mainframe and distributed environments, to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software provision, particularly in the enterprise software and information systems domain. Companies with a strong background in delivering IBM software solutions and maintenance services will find this tender advantageous for expanding their market presence. Additionally, the direct award procurement method streamlines the process, making it potentially accessible for preferred suppliers or those with established relationships with HM Land Registry. Businesses that can provide robust, scalable software solutions are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)

Notice Description

The Enterprise Software and Services Option (ESSO) Agreement provides software licences and maintenance (mainframe & distributed).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a403
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048939-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM LAND REGISTRY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 2AQ
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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