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title: "Aequus Group: Accounts Audit & Financial Advice"
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# Aequus Group: Accounts Audit & Financial Advice

Buyer: AEQUUS GROUP (BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6ebe8ac-8fa5-4e6c-88bf-56aa1da180d8

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3b072b-8603-49c7-8cbb-110ce414eb44 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2022 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AEQUUS GROUP (BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL) |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 09:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3b072b-8603-49c7-8cbb-110ce414eb44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec3b072b-8603-49c7-8cbb-110ce414eb44
  19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e2ba262f-be30-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

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