IBM Enterprise Software and Services Offering (ESSO)

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Estimated value

£28.0m

goods

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

26 May 2026

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Description

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

Scope

Reference
C2050
Total value
£28,000,000 excluding VAT
£33,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2027 to 31 Mar 2031
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2032
Main category
goods
CPV classifications
48000000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Direct award