---
title: "Gemscript Drug Dictionary"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781751"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781751.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2024-11-01"
---

# Gemscript Drug Dictionary

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781751

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## Summary

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.

### 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517376 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,707,668 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | IN PRACTICE SYSTEMS |

## 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

- 1 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - AwardUpdate - OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517376

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517376
  Gemscript Drug Dictionary

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781751

## Provenance

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