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SNOMED Terminology Server

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

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Award

12 May 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland), which is headquartered at Gyle Square in Edinburgh, UK. They have recently completed a tender titled "SNOMED Terminology Server," aimed at implementing a structured clinical vocabulary for electronic health records across NHS Scotland. The procurement was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication, and the contract, valued at £517,000, was signed on 3rd May 2022. The main delivery will occur in Scotland, with key dates including the award announcement on 12th May 2022. This process falls under the health services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health technology, particularly those able to provide terminology server solutions or related healthcare IT services. Companies with experience in NHS frameworks or similar public sector contracts would be well-positioned to compete. The awarding of the contract to DH OpCo UK Ltd (Dedalus) indicates a focus on robust solutions, inviting suppliers with demonstrated capabilities in delivering high-quality health informatics solutions. Engaging with such tenders can facilitate growth within the expanding health services industry.

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Notice Title

SNOMED Terminology Server

Notice Description

The SNOMED implementation programme has been created to implement a structured clinical vocabulary for use in electronic health records across NHS Scotland. Initially the programme has awarded a contract for a Terminology Server to enable a select few users to undertake a discovery exercise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The SNOMED implementation programme has been created to implement a structured clinical vocabulary for use in electronic health records across NHS Scotland. Initially the programme has awarded a contract for a Terminology Server to enable a select few users to undertake a discovery exercise.. This award is a call-off from the NHS Digital Terminology Solutions Framework Agreement.

Procurement Information

Call-off from the NHS Digital Terminology Solutions Framework Agreement ensures a compliant procurement route without a requirement to complete the full procurement process. A full procurement process was undertaken by NHS Digital (England) for Terminology Servers - the result of which is a single supplier Framework Agreement with Dedalus, ensuring value for money is achieved through any subsequent call-off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000692887
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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
£517,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+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

DH OPCO UK LTD (DEDALUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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