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Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Nov 2019 at 16:48

Award Notice
Tender

13 Apr 2018 at 15:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for research aimed at informing the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) response to recommendations made in the Taylor Review regarding the potential introduction of a higher minimum wage for unguaranteed hours. The tender, titled "Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract," is classified under research and development services and market research. The procurement is currently in the award stage, and the contract period is set to run from 23 May 2018 to 30 November 2018. The closing date for submissions was on 8 May 2018 at 14:00, and the overall contract value is £40,000 excluding VAT. The delivery addresses are located in EC4Y 8JX.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and consultancy related to labour economics and market studies. Companies that specialise in market research, data analysis, or policy evaluation would be well-positioned to submit tenders. With various lots focusing on diverse aspects of income insecurity for low-paid workers and comparative studies with other countries, there exists a potential for business growth in providing valuable insights that inform government policy and regulatory frameworks, ultimately impacting the labour market landscape in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 08.05.2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers for research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract. The aim of this study is to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the 'LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract' and as part of this 'to consider any alternative policies that they [LPC] consider address the same issue of one-sided flexibility'. In order to meet these aims the LPC welcomes tenders for the following lots: * Lot 1: An assessment of the extent to which low-paid workers work beyond their contracted hours; * Lot 2: An assessment of the degree of volatility in those hours from week to week; * Lot 3: The identification of potential solutions to insecurity of income for low-paid workers; * Lot 4: A review of how other countries address this issue; * Lot 5: An investigation of how employers and employees might be affected, paying particular attention to potential negative or unintended consequences; and * Lot 6: A consideration of any practical and NMW compliance-related issues that might stem from any suggested policy changes. In particular focussing on the relationship with the Commission's core rate-setting remit. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b826206-a992-4508-91b7-160f1de781d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ef3fa2-1838-4c30-a346-a7828d21e732
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCOMES DATA RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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