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Gemscript Drug Dictionary

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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AwardUpdate

04 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Award

03 May 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the "Gemscript Drug Dictionary" was awarded to The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage was the award update, with the contract signed on 7th June 2023, valued at £1,540,699. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is related to a drug dictionary used in Vision GP IT Systems in Scotland.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, operating in the healthcare IT sector. The tender involves the extension of a contract for a drug dictionary, catering to Vision GP IT Systems in Scotland. Businesses with expertise in healthcare software solutions and services, specifically related to GP IT systems, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Gemscript Drug Dictionary

Notice Description

NHS Scotland uses the Vision (INPS) GP IT System and subscribes to the Vision Drug Dictionary exclusively used in this product

Lot Information

Lot 1

Extension of contract for Gemscript drug dictionary, in use with Vision GP IT Systems in Scotland.

Procurement Information

The Vision Drug Dictionary is the only product which will work with our currently deployed Vision GP systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541704
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£1,540,699 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Stuart Gillespie, loraine.hartley@nhs.scot
Contact Email
loraine.hartley@nhs.scot, stuart.gillespie@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1312756366, +44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
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

INPS

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