STEP Interim Socio-economic Evaluation

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    "description": "1. Baseline Evaluation \nAims \n-Set out current data, indicators and contextual evidence. \n-Identify what would likely happen without STEP to support later assessment of additionality. \n-Test the validity of STEP’s theory of change, assumptions and risks. \n-Assess data availability, quality, and feasibility for longterm evaluation. \nScope \n-Codevelop the theory of change and logic model. \n-Expand the benefits library with metrics, data sources and recommendations for future monetisation. \n-Specify data sources, quality plans, counterfactual logic, and longterm lag assumptions. \n-Highlight evidence gaps and uncertainties. \n2. Impact Evaluation \nAims \n-Assess progress towards STEP’s Tranche 1 and T2a objectives. \n-Examine early technical advances and initial economic/social effects. \n-Forecast potential longerterm impacts where possible. \n-Identify what data and systems must be established now to enable robust T2a and future evaluations. \nScope \n-Mixedmethods approach including early monetisation and nonmonetised impact assessment. \n-Develop methodologies to value fusionspecific benefits (jobs, skills, supply chain, innovation, infrastructure). \n-Use baseline counterfactuals to determine additionality. \n-Include placebased, distributional analysis and uncertainty testing. \n-Produce a set of highimpact case studies. \n3. Process Evaluation \nAims \n-Assess whether delivery aligns with STEP’s mission, plans and intent. \n-Review progress against milestones, delivery structures, partnerships, resources and governance. \n-Understand stakeholder engagement, risk management, dependencies and overall programme maturity. \n-Identify lessons learned and readiness for transition to future tranches. \nScope \n-Review programme documentation and structures. \n-Conduct stakeholder interviews across UKIFS, partners and external organisations. \n-Use the theory of change to analyse delivery barriers and enablers.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Culham:-Research-services./RCD73B9WCM\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/RCD73B9WCM",
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        "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. \nEarly responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. \nIf you experience any difficulties with the portal, please contact the portal helpdesk helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com cc operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk \nInformation 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.  \nIf 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."
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