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Gemscript Drug Dictionary

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

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01 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is extending the subscription for the Gemscript Drug Dictionary used in Vision GP IT Systems across Scotland. This procurement process falls under the services category, with the procurement stage noted as an award and contract update. The procurement started on 1st April 2024 and will run until 30th June 2026. Key delivery locations for this contract are primarily in the Scottish region (UKM). The total contract value is £1,707,668 GBP, providing coverage until all Vision 3 sites migrate to the new NP500717 GP IT Managed Services framework by June 2026.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT healthcare solutions, particularly those offering drug dictionary software compliant with NHS standards. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in software development and healthcare technology could find this contract highly lucrative. As this is a crucial extension to maintain the current systems until the complete migration, businesses with experience in integration and support for GP IT systems are well-placed to compete. This tender can help such businesses secure long-term engagements and establish a strong presence in the public healthcare sector.

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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-r6ebe6-0000781751
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517376
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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
Not Specified
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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