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GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Finance and HR/Payroll System Transformation Project Consultancy

TORUS GROUP

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21 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Torus Group has awarded the contract for consultancy services in finance and HR/payroll system transformation to Acorn Consultancy Solutions Limited. The procurement process, classified under business and management consultancy and systems technical consultancy services, pertains to the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 16th March 2026 and will span until 15th March 2028. Although the procurement method details were not specified, this award marks the completion stage of the tender initiated by the Torus Group, with a total contract value of £264,960 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy specific to finance, HR, and payroll systems transformation. Organisations specialising in business and management consultancy, as well as systems consultancy, will find this project beneficial. Acorn Consultancy Solutions Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured the contract, exemplifying how SMEs in consultancy services can compete effectively. Despite the preference against SMEs and VCSEs, the contract showcases a landscape where adept consultancy providers can become pivotal partners in key transformation projects.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Finance and HR/Payroll System Transformation Project Consultancy

Notice Description

Finance and HR/Payroll System Transformation Project Consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e018bfdf-9ad1-4ef5-abb1-54ab2a05dd97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08c73-ca9a-4ef0-ab3c-def267e74618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£264,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ACORN CONSULTANCY SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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