Ofwat Innovation Fund Evaluation Support

Concepts

• innovation fund
• birmingham
• management consultancy
• support of this evaluation
• proposed evaluation approach
• ofwat innovation fund evaluation support
• ofwat
• full evaluation of the impacts of the innovation fund
• level of innovation
• innovation

Location

Description

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.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 79411000 - General management consultancy services

Indicators

• Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Other Information

For further information, please contact procurement@ofwat.gov.uk