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Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and has reached the award stage. The tender was initiated on 9th January 2019, with a contract period starting from 10th February 2019 to 29th March 2019. The procurement method used was part of the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework, specifically LOT3, with the tender period concluded on 10th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those experienced in conducting focus groups and market analysis. Companies offering consultancy services in research and development, especially those familiar with employment law and enforcement measures, would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the tender is suitable for their participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement

Notice Description

This requirement was advertised against BIS Research & Evaluation Framework CR150025, LOT3. https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx BEIS has reviewed the existing enforcement evidence base, and has identified a number of areas where further research would add value. These areas include the extent to which employers and workers across the wider labour market are aware of enforcement activity; the extent to which enforcement acts as a deterrent for other non-compliant employers; and the extent to which the current enforcement approach prompts meaningful behaviour change. We are therefore commissioning a piece of qualitative research - specifically a series of four focus groups - to understand employers' and workers' views of the current NMW enforcement approach; the extent to which it is effective at prompting behaviour change; and whether there are any further improvements which can be made. The research will feed into the wider evidence base of the BEIS NMW team, and will contribute towards a broader enforcement evaluation. The overarching objectives of the research are therefore... * To understand the extent to which employers and workers are aware of current NMW enforcement measures * To understand whether NMW enforcement impacts employers' behaviour and drives behaviour change * To establish employer views of the penalty system under the current enforcement approach, and the extent to which it is proportionate * To seek employer views on the effectiveness of the current NMW enforcement model, and whether there are ways in which it can be improved.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BIS Research & Evaluation CR150025 - LOT3
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 1-6 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

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

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