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CA16725 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

AEQUUS CONSTRUCTION

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CA16725 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services" has reached the award stage. The contract was commissioned by Aequus Construction, fully owned by Bath & North East Somerset Council, for the provision of accounts audit and financial advice services. The procurement, categorised under statutory audit services, concluded its tender period on 9th January 2026, with the award being made on 4th February 2026. The contract spans from 2nd March 2026 to 28th February 2030, covering various locations including the United Kingdom and broader regions. The open procedure method was used for this tender, ensuring transparency and accessibility to all interested parties.

This contract offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those adept at managing comprehensive audit and financial statement processes, inclusive of corporation tax calculations. The opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability consideration specified in the procurement process. The winning supplier, Bishop Fleming, demonstrates the potential for specialised businesses to secure vital contracts that can bolster their market position and service portfolio over the contract's multi-year duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16725 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

Notice Description

Aequus Group is made of up 3 companies (Aequus Group Holdings, Aequus Construction & Aequus Developments) and are wholly owned Bath & North East Somerset Council and are looking to re-commission their contract for Accounts Audit & Financial Advice which is to deliver all aspects of the Audit and Financial Statement process including the calculation of corporation tax To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16725. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16725 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ce3e-826d-476e-b731-e6d5d9937671
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AEQUUS CONSTRUCTION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 1BT
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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