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GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Housing Perceptions Research in Liverpool and Surrounding Areas

TORUS GROUP

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05 May 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process in question pertains to the Torus Group, based in St. Helens, which has completed a contract titled "Housing Perceptions Research in Liverpool and Surrounding Areas". This social research services contract falls under the industry category classified as CPV 79315000 and focuses specifically on the region of North West, United Kingdom. Having reached the award stage with a status marked as complete, the contract's award was published on 5th May 2026, with the performance period spanning from 27th April 2026 to 10th July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £66,000, was finalised through unspecified procurement methods.

This tender presents business growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in social research services, particularly those with experience and capabilities in conducting regional public perception studies. While the awarded contract has been secured by Public First Limited, a large-scale supplier, the tender underscores potential opportunities for other businesses in similar future projects. Enterprises situated within the North West of the UK could find particular benefit in exploring such tenders to expand their portfolio and engage in regional socio-economic analysis, although the suitability assessment indicates that the opportunity was not specifically tailored towards SMEs or VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Housing Perceptions Research in Liverpool and Surrounding Areas

Notice Description

Housing Perceptions Research in Liverpool and Surrounding Areas

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4f96f12-bc3d-497f-9546-1cc206faf0e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 1-6 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 GROUP
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC FIRST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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