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This guidebook has aimed to assist SMEs in successful trial design, and develop a trial proposal that can be assessed by the Catapult and project partners. Following assessment of SME trial proposals, certain SMEs will be selected to trial. The trial process can be presented as follows:
To support you in completing your trial proposal you will be provided with a checklist and a CPC branded template with some assets. The CPC branded template along with assets can be found here:
You are not required to use the above template if you'd prefer to utilise your own software, format, and company branding.
All trial proposals at Connected Places Catapult are scored against the criteria detailed below.
Trial objectives & Impact
Are the SME trial objectives related to Bristol Temple Meads needs.
Are the success factors reasonable and SME has an effective way of showcasing the success come the end of the trial.
Does the organisation have a detailed plan for monitor and evaluate the trial.
The strength of the potential short and long-term impacts of the intervention on solving the challenge/s it addresses.
30%
Preparation and planning
Did the SME consider the layout and requirements of the station meeting all standards that required to deploy safely in the station.
Have the SMEs provided a well-considered plan to engage with their stakeholders and participants for the trial.
Does the SME have resources in place to deliver the trial, in terms of equipment and expertise.
30%
Implementation and management
Trial can be deployed in reasonable time within the 6-month trial period, providing enough time to collect the required data.
Would the trial be feasible within the timeframe and level of resource available?
20%
Strategic Fit
How is the solution scalable? Can it be installed in other stations?
How does the solution/trial project fit with Network Rail’s wider strategy and ambition?
How much does the trial project fit within the wider Rail sector?
20%
You will need to present your trial within 10 mins. Condensing all of the information that you have collected to this point to share it with the gatekeepers who may decide if you deploy your solution or not. When crafting your presentation consider the following:
Who are the audience?
What will they be expecting?
What do they believe in?
What story is likely to bring you both together?
What do you want them to feel?
What do you want them to do when you have finished your presentation?
What can you include in your presentation to make all of this easier?
