---
title: "Gemscript Drug Dictionary"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000541704"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000541704.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2023-08-04"
---

# Gemscript Drug Dictionary

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000541704

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485347 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,540,699 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | INPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485347
- 3 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318321

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318321
  Subscription to Visionhealth Drug Dictionary - NHS Scotland uses the Vision (INPS) GP IT System and subscribes to the Vision Drug Dictionary exclusively used in this product
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG485347
  Gemscript Drug Dictionary

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000541704
- https://www.visionhealth.co.uk

## Provenance

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