Water Services Regulation Authority
Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support
£33,750 — awarded.
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The Supplier will undertake additional work in support of this evaluation (Phase 1) to: • establish a baseline looking at the level of innovation in the water and wastewater companies in England and Wales prior to the implementation of the Fund • establish a baseline for the wider supply chain to the water sector • identify any gaps in the proposed evaluation approach and planned data collection to provide assurance that we are collecting the appropriate data to enable us to undertake a full evaluation of the impacts of the Innovation Fund. • undertake a desktop review of existing reports and data about innovation in the water sector • review the theory of change, process evaluation and impact framework provided by Nesta • undertake engagement with key stakeholders, including the water companies in England and Wales, trade bodies and the wider supply chain (facilitated by Ofwat) • work closely with Ofwat and its delivery partner Nesta, including Arup and Isle Utilities who are supporting Nesta.
What the notice asks for
The Supplier will undertake additional work in
The Supplier will undertake additional work in support of this evaluation (Phase 1) to:.
Establish a baseline for the wider supply
establish a baseline for the wider supply chain to the water sector.
Identify any gaps in the proposed evaluation
identify any gaps in the proposed evaluation approach and planned data collection to provide assurance that we are collecting the appropriate data to enable us to undertake a full evaluation of the impacts of the Innovation Fund.
Undertake engagement with key stakeholders, including
undertake engagement with key stakeholders, including the water companies in England and Wales, trade bodies and the wider supply chain (facilitated by Ofwat).
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Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support
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