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title: "SNOMED Terminology Server"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033723"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2022-05-12"
---

# SNOMED Terminology Server

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033723

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has successfully completed the procurement process for the "SNOMED Terminology Server" project, which falls within the IT services industry category. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, allowing for streamlined execution. The awarded contract, valued at £517,000, was signed on 3rd May 2022. The server is intended for use in implementing a structured clinical vocabulary in electronic health records across NHS Scotland, initially benefiting select users in a discovery exercise.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on IT services, particularly those specialising in software development and healthcare technology solutions. Companies that can deliver innovative software solutions tailored for the healthcare sector would find this tender particularly relevant, and those with capabilities to support terminology integration within electronic health records may have a competitive advantage. Given that the procurement occurred within a framework agreement initially set by NHS Digital, suppliers operating under similar frameworks may seek to explore further opportunities within the NHS framework, thereby fostering business growth in the healthcare technology market.

## Notice

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. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012421-2022 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £517,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DH OPCO UK LTD (DEDALUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 May 2022 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012421-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000692887
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

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