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York St John University (YSJ) is preparing to procure specialist support to deliver an Independent Policy Impact Assessment of Research Influence.
The University wishes to commission an independent assessment of the impact of research undertaken at York St John University which has subsequently been cited within domestic and international policy frameworks. The purpose of the assessment is to evaluate the influence of this research and provide an evidence-based review of the resulting social, health, educational and economic impacts arising from policy adoption and implementation.
This pre-market engagement exercise is intended to inform the development of a future procurement and ensure that any Invitation to Tender (ITT) reflects current best practice, innovation and market capability.
Indicative scope of requirement
While requirements continue to be refined, the University anticipates that the appointed partner will support:
The University is particularly interested in hearing from organisations and consultants with demonstrable experience of policy impact assessment within the UK and European policy environments and experience of evaluating the impact of university-led research.
Purpose of this engagement
This pre-market engagement exercise is designed to:
The University is particularly interested in understanding available methodologies, supplier capability, indicative delivery timescales and expected costs associated with conducting an independent assessment of research impact on public policy. Insights gathered will directly inform the final specification and procurement approach.
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Engagement activities
During the engagement period, the University may:
•Invite suppliers to submit written responses or position statements
•Hold market engagement sessions or one-to-one discussions
•Request demonstrations of relevant methodologies, frameworks or tools
Participation is entirely voluntary and will not influence any future procurement evaluation.
How to participate
As part of this pre-market engagement exercise, suppliers are invited to provide responses to the following:
Please provide brief details of up to three comparable projects delivered within the last five years involving:
How would you approach the assessment of university research cited within domestic and international policy?
Suppliers wishing to participate should submit their responses by email to procurement@yorksj.ac.uk with the subject line:
"PME Response - Policy Impact Assessment"
Further details regarding timelines and engagement activities will be shared with registered participants when available.
Important notice
This notice is issued solely for the purpose of pre-market engagement.
It:
•Does not constitute a call for competition
•Does not form part of any procurement process
•Does not commit the University to undertake any future procurement
The intention is to ensure that any future procurement is well-informed, proportionate and aligned to market capability.