--- title: "GB-Liverpool: Evaluation Partner - to Evaluate the Impact that Torus Foundation has across Torus Neighbourhoods and Communities" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORUS FOUNDATION" published: "2026-04-14" --- # GB-Liverpool: Evaluation Partner - to Evaluate the Impact that Torus Foundation has across Torus Neighbourhoods and Communities Buyer: TORUS FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22d3267a-f1a4-4329-997b-f50d453eda74.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106e5736-667b-4eca-b4b9-b76a5a87d96b | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TORUS FOUNDATION | | Locality | ST HELENS | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA9 1LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | St. Helens | | Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost | | Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106e5736-667b-4eca-b4b9-b76a5a87d96b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/106e5736-667b-4eca-b4b9-b76a5a87d96b 14th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Liverpool:-Evaluation-Partner---to-Evaluate-the-Impact-that-Torus-Foundation-has-across-Torus-Neighbourhoods-and-Communities/UQ83PMP543 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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