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

Buyer: AEQUUS CONSTRUCTION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29fb791a-81b7-49da-b466-473090c3d1be

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ce3e-826d-476e-b731-e6d5d9937671 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AEQUUS CONSTRUCTION |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 1BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ce3e-826d-476e-b731-e6d5d9937671

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f642ce3e-826d-476e-b731-e6d5d9937671
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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