---
title: "Bath and North East Somerset Council - Aequus Independent Financial Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Bath and North East Somerset Council - Aequus Independent Financial Review

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691a6

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## Summary

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.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the financial consultancy sector to engage with public sector clients. Given the focus on independent financial reviews, businesses specializing in financial analysis and strategic advisory are particularly well-suited to pursue such opportunities. Companies capable of delivering robust consultancy services and offering insights into public financial management stand to benefit from showcasing their expertise in similar tenders. This engagement not only broadens business networks but also enhances reputational value by associating with reputable public entities like Bath & North East Somerset Council.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041126-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ey.com/en_uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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