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Bath and North East Somerset Council - Aequus Independent Financial Review

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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05 May 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has completed the procurement process for an independent financial review of its subsidiary, Aequus. The contract was awarded to ERNST & YOUNG LLP, a large supplier based in London. The main procurement category is financial consultancy services, aligning with the industry's financial services sector. With a procurement stage now at contract award, the contract commenced on 17th April 2026 and concluded on 1st May 2026, with a total contract value of £36,000 including VAT. The project was carried out in the region of Bath, UK, reflecting the Council's strategic location and governance as a sub-central government authority. The procurement method was below threshold, with details unspecified, but it adhered to legal basis 2023/54 under UK legislation.

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Notice Title

Bath and North East Somerset Council - Aequus Independent Financial Review

Notice Description

Bath and North East Somerset Council - Aequus Independent Financial Review The total value of this contracts initial term is PS30,000 (ex vat) The total value of this contracts initial term is PS36,000 (inc vat) This is a fixed fee.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

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