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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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21 Jul 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Torus Foundation, based in St Helens, UK, has completed a procurement process for the evaluation of its impact on neighbourhoods and communities across the North West region. The contract, titled "GB-Liverpool: Evaluation Partner - to Evaluate the Impact that Torus Foundation has across Torus Neighbourhoods and Communities," was classified under Research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000) and was awarded on 21st July 2026. The procurement utilised an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The contract period runs from 22nd June 2026 to 31st January 2027, with a total value of £50,000. The award was granted to Envoy Partnership Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social impact evaluation and strategic advisory. Economic operators that are SMEs, especially those with expertise in impact assessment, key performance indicators, and management information analysis, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The detailed evaluation will contribute to devising strategies that maximise social return on investment, which could lead to long-term collaborations and further business development in the public sector. Additionally, there is a scope for these businesses to influence strategic planning and resource allocation decisions, enhancing their market positioning and credibility within the public procurement landscape.

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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/23d03c0d-bfb9-4ada-b766-9be5617799d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVOY PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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