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Gemscript Drug Dictionary

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)

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Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is in the process of extending the subscription for the Gemscript Drug Dictionary, under a services category. The project, which falls under the IT services industry (CPV 72000000), involves the subscription extension of the drug dictionary used with Vision GP IT Systems in Scotland. This extension covers sites until they migrate to the new NP500717 GP IT Managed Services by Cegedim. Migration of the remaining Vision 3 sites is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026. The contract period for this extension starts on 1st April 2024 and ends on 30th June 2026, with an awarded contract value of GBP 1,707,668. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with In Practice Systems Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT consulting firms specialising in healthcare software and system integrations. Businesses involved in the development and support of software packages, particularly within the medical sector, would be ideally suited for this contract. The project requires seamless integration and maintenance of the drug dictionary within existing GP systems, ensuring compliance with NHS standards. Companies with expertise in electronic healthcare solutions and robust support capabilities could find valuable growth and business development opportunities in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gemscript Drug Dictionary

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of subscription for Gemscript drug dictionary, in use with Vision GP IT Systems in Scotland. This subscription is only required in sites until they have migrated to the new NP500717 GP IT Managed Services provided by Cegedim (the parent company of In Practice Systems Ltd). Migration of the final 221 Vision 3 sites continues at pace and will be completed by the end of June 2026 at the very latest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035472-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,707,668 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

In Practice Systems Ltd

Further Information

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