Tender

Aequus Group: Accounts Audit & Financial Advice

AEQUUS GROUP (BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL)

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Tender

19 Oct 2021 at 09:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Aequus Group, a contracting authority associated with Bath and North East Somerset Council, has initiated a tender for "Accounts Audit & Financial Advice". This process is currently at the active tender stage and is classified under auditing services, with a focus on delivering comprehensive audit and financial statement processes. The tender period will close on 19 November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 17 January 2022, running until 30 October 2026. Interested parties should note that the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial advisory services, especially those who can demonstrate collaboration and support capabilities for in-house finance teams. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicated for this contract. Businesses that successfully align their services with the requirements outlined in the tender documents may find a valuable partnership opportunity with Aequus Group, enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aequus Group: Accounts Audit & Financial Advice

Notice Description

Aequus Group 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. The specific details are set out in the tender documents but as a general principal we are looking for a partner who will work with the in-house finance team throughout the year to ensure financial systems, processes, policies and procedures support and facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of the Financial Statements. **Please note that this is a contract with Aequus Group and not Bath & North East Somerset Council**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6ebe8ac-8fa5-4e6c-88bf-56aa1da180d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3b072b-8603-49c7-8cbb-110ce414eb44
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jan 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AEQUUS GROUP (BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL)
Contact Name
Katie Gould
Contact Email
katie.gould@aequusdevelopments.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1225395300

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

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