---
title: "IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a403"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a403.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HM LAND REGISTRY"
published: "2026-05-26"
---

# IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)

Buyer: HM LAND REGISTRY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a403

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048939-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HM LAND REGISTRY |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048939-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048939-2026
  26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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