---
title: "DGLW2406 The Provision of External Audit & Bookkeeping Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788819"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2025-03-31"
---

# DGLW2406 The Provision of External Audit & Bookkeeping Services

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788819

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board has completed the procurement process for the external audit and bookkeeping services required for their Endowment Fund. The contract, titled “DGLW2406 The Provision of External Audit & Bookkeeping Services,” falls under the health industry category and involves services to be delivered in Dumfries (UKM92). The procurement process followed an open procedure and reached the award stage, with Carson & Trotter being selected as the supplier. The services will commence from 01 April 2025 for bookkeeping and extend up to 31 March 2029 for audit services, with the contract valued at £90,000. The contract was signed on 31 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in auditing and bookkeeping services, providing a three-year contract with a well-established health board. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in external auditing for statutory accounts and those capable of maintaining accurate bookkeeping services could benefit greatly. Businesses that can deliver high-quality financial services within the healthcare sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders. This opportunity can aid in expanding business presence within the public sector and developing a reputable portfolio.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a quote for the following services for Dumfries and Galloway Health Board Endowment Fund. The provision of External Audit for three years commencing with the audit of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. The provision of Bookkeeping Services for three years commencing 01 April 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to submit a quote for the following services for Dumfries and Galloway Health Board Endowment Fund. The provision of External Audit for three years commencing with the audit of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. The provision of Bookkeeping Services for three years commencing 01 April 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527128 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY HEALTH BOARD |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARSON & TROTTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527128
- 27 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522536

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522536&idx=1
  27th January 2025 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522536
  DGLW2406 The Provision of External Audit & Bookkeeping Services - You are invited to submit a quote for the following services for Dumfries and Galloway Health Board Endowment Fund. The provision of External Audit for three years commencing with the audit of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. The provision of Bookkeeping Services for three years commencing 01 April 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527128
  DGLW2406 The Provision of External Audit & Bookkeeping Services - You are invited to submit a quote for the following services for Dumfries and Galloway Health Board Endowment Fund. The provision of External Audit for three years commencing with the audit of the statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. The provision of Bookkeeping Services for three years commencing 01 April 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsdg.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788819
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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