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GB-Liverpool: Evaluation Partner - to Evaluate the Impact that Torus Foundation has across Torus Neighbourhoods and Communities

TORUS FOUNDATION

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Torus Foundation, situated in St Helens, is seeking an evaluation partner to assess the impact of its programmes across Torus neighbourhoods and communities. This procurement process is a tender, specifically for research consultancy services, classified under CPV code 73210000, within the services category. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until the end of December 2026, covering a comprehensive evaluation period from April 2023 to March 2026. The procurement method is open, with all economic operators invited to submit their tenders by 13th May 2026. A budget of £50,000 is allocated to this contract, targeting delivery in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in research and consultancy services. Businesses adept at evaluating social impact and advising on performance improvement would find this contract highly suitable. Additionally, firms that can determine Social Return on Investment and provide strategic advice on data collection and programme investment are encouraged to apply. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change within local communities and guide the strategic direction of the Torus Foundation’s initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Evaluation Partner - to Evaluate the Impact that Torus Foundation has across Torus Neighbourhoods and Communities

Notice Description

Torus Foundation would like to commission an evaluation partner to: *Independently evaluate the impact that the Torus Foundation has in Torus neighbourhoods and communities for the period April 2023 - March 2026 (inclusive). *Where possible, determine the Social Return on Investment from its programmes. *Provide advice on whether Torus Foundation is collecting the appropriate data and delivering expected and helpful outcomes. *Using external sources assess good practice and advise on what, in the area Torus Foundation is operating and beyond, on what 'good' looks like. Advise on improvements that can be made to processes, performance and data as well as a comprehensive suite of Key Performance Indicators's (KPI) and Management Information (MI). *Advise on: What programmes/areas of activity deliver the greatest positive impact? What areas should we invest in for the most impact? What areas should we disinvest/disengage from? Develop theories of change where possible which include credible attribution towards prevention. The contract will commence on 1st June 2026 and will run for approx 7 months. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106e5736-667b-4eca-b4b9-b76a5a87d96b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS FOUNDATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

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