How to win: Independent Policy Impact Assessment of Research Influence

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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: - Review and assessment of identified policy documents and associated research outputs. - Development and application of an appropriate methodology to assess policy influence and downstream impacts. - Evaluation of social, health, educational and economic e

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