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

Buyer: TORUS GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e018bfdf-9ad1-4ef5-abb1-54ab2a05dd97

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

Finance and HR/Payroll System Transformation Project Consultancy

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08c73-ca9a-4ef0-ab3c-def267e74618 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £264,960 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORUS GROUP |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN CONSULTANCY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08c73-ca9a-4ef0-ab3c-def267e74618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd08c73-ca9a-4ef0-ab3c-def267e74618
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=1030518654
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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