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STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation

United Kingdom Industrial Fusion Solutions · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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

Classification

  • CPV73110000 — Research services
  • CPV79311400 — Economic research services
  • CPV79315000 — Social research services
  • CPV79419000 — Evaluation consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PP-UKIFS-546
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2026, 00:00
Ends
1 Jun 2027, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
73110000
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79311400
Description
Economic research services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79315000
Description
Social research services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
To respond to this PMEN, please complete and submit Appendix 1: Questionnaire via the facility in the Delta portal by 17:00 GMT on 13/03/2026. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. If you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKIFS understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities. If you have any questions about this PMEN, please contact UKIFS through the Delta portal. We are keen to engage with suppliers to assist with the PMEN completion if needed, to ensure quality responses enabling us to shape the future requirement and procurement.
Due
13 Mar 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
018100-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
27 Feb 2026, 15:57
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
United Kingdom Industrial Fusion Solutions
Id
GB-PPON-PCRM-7973-DCBL

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PCRM-7973-DCBL

Address

Street Address
Culham Campus, Culham Campus
Locality
Culham
Postal Code
OX14 3DB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ14

Contact

Name
Operational Procurement

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Culham · UKJ14 · OX14 3DB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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