STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation
United Kingdom Industrial Fusion Solutions · South East
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £300,000
- Engagement closes
- 13 Mar 2026
- Contract ends
- 01 Jun 2027
- Buyer type
- Utilities & transport
- Source
- Find a Tender
Description
1. Baseline Evaluation Aims -Set out current data, indicators and contextual evidence. -Identify what would likely happen without STEP to support later assessment of additionality. -Test the validity of STEP’s theory of change, assumptions and risks. -Assess data availability, quality, and feasibility for longterm evaluation. Scope -Codevelop the theory of change and logic model. -Expand the benefits library with metrics, data sources and recommendations for future monetisation. -Specify data sources, quality plans, counterfactual logic, and longterm lag assumptions. -Highlight evidence gaps and uncertainties. 2. Impact Evaluation Aims -Assess progress towards STEP’s Tranche 1 and T2a objectives. -Examine early technical advances and initial economic/social effects. -Forecast potential longerterm impacts where possible. -Identify what data and systems must be established now to enable robust T2a and future evaluations. Scope -Mixedmethods approach including early monetisation and nonmonetised impact assessment. -Develop methodologies to value fusionspecific benefits (jobs, skills, supply chain, innovation, infrastructure). -Use baseline counterfactuals to determine additionality. -Include placebased, distributional analysis and uncertainty testing. -Produce a set of highimpact case studies. 3. Process Evaluation Aims -Assess whether delivery aligns with STEP’s mission, plans and intent. -Review progress against milestones, delivery structures, partnerships, resources and governance. -Understand stakeholder engagement, risk management, dependencies and overall programme maturity. -Identify lessons learned and readiness for transition to future tranches. Scope -Review programme documentation and structures. -Conduct stakeholder interviews across UKIFS, partners and external organisations. -Use the theory of change to analyse delivery barriers and enablers. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Research-services./RCD73B9WCM To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RCD73B9WCM
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