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title: "IBM ESSO Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb577d64-16a8-4294-a1fc-ecfc12dc29de"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY"
published: "2019-02-04"
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# IBM ESSO Agreement

Buyer: HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb577d64-16a8-4294-a1fc-ecfc12dc29de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the IBM ESSO Agreement is being conducted by Her Majesty's Land Registry, with an award amount of £15,997,000 for software package and information systems. This contract is classified under the services category and aims to provide ongoing software support for a range of IBM mainframe products in use. The contract period commenced on 31st December 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method utilized is a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period having ended on 10th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and IT services, particularly those focused on mainframe technologies. While the contract has been awarded to IBM United Kingdom Limited, other businesses in the industry may still gain insights into the procurement methodologies used, and prepare themselves for future tenders by enhancing their ability to respond to similar opportunities. Companies that can provide innovative software solutions or support services for mainframe systems would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature in subsequent bidding processes.

## Notice

The Enterprise Software & Service Offering (ESSO) from IBM provides proprietary operating software for Land Registry's IBM mainframe estate and ongoing software support for a range of mainframe software products currently in use.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc8a8be-11b9-4b12-8d80-21bc60de6b3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,997,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,997,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HER MAJESTYS LAND REGISTRY |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL5 9BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Honicknowle |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc8a8be-11b9-4b12-8d80-21bc60de6b3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fc8a8be-11b9-4b12-8d80-21bc60de6b3d
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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