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title: "SNOMED Terminology Server"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000692887"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000692887

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## Summary

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.

## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448298 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 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 | 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 | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448298

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448298
  SNOMED Terminology Server - 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.

## Notice URLs

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

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