THE former owner of Pets at Home is one of a number of leading private equity firms bidding for the porfolio of investments built up by Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance - BoSIF.A number of high profile North West businesses - Ainscough Crane Hire, bedpan maker Vernacare of Bolton, Bifold Fluidpower and flooring group Gradus - were all part-owned by BOSIF.Reports today said private equity firm Bridgepoint, flush from its success with Pets at Home, had combined with secondary buyout specialist Lexington Capital to bid for a bundle......for the full story register now for free or login below...