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Assessment of the Scale and Nature of Labour Market Non-compliance in the UK

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Nov 2021 at 10:40

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Assessment of the Scale and Nature of Labour Market Non-compliance in the UK" is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Currently in the planning stage, the initiative is part of the research sector, specifically aimed at assessing labour market non-compliance in the UK. Key activities include a pre-market engagement session scheduled for 1st December 2021, with an estimated publication date for the procurement opportunity expected on 8th December 2021. The engagement is crucial to filling the evidence gap identified regarding non-compliance within the labour market.

This tender presents significant opportunities for research firms, particularly those specialising in labour market analysis, statistical research methodologies, or business consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves in a favourable position to compete, especially those experienced in handling mixed method approaches to research. Companies that can provide robust quantitative analysis alongside qualitative insights into labour market abuses will be particularly well-equipped to bid for this contract as it aligns with statutory requirements under the Immigration Act 2016.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of the Scale and Nature of Labour Market Non-compliance in the UK

Notice Description

** Please note this is not a call for competition, This is a PIN notice for a Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy requirement** The Office of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (ODLME), sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), is seeking a contractor to undertake research to provide an assessment of the scale and nature of labour market non-compliance in the UK. This research is being co-funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). As set out in the Immigration Act 2016, the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) must produce an annual Labour Market Enforcement Strategy that includes an assessment of the scale and nature of non-compliance in the UK labour market. Three annual Labour Market Enforcement Strategies have been delivered to date, drawing on all available evidence to assess risks and non-compliance. However, due to the chronic underreporting of labour violations and the hidden nature of labour market breaches, there remains a significant evidence gap around the true scale and nature of non-compliance within the UK labour market. As such, this research is a key priority for the DLME and would directly contribute towards their statutory requirements. Labour market non-compliance covers a broad spectrum of activity, from accidental breaches of the national minimum wage to more severe and deliberate crimes such as modern slavery. At a minimum, the research should attempt to cover all non-compliance offences under the Director's remit. Namely, offences that fall under the remit of the three enforcement bodies: the National Minimum Wage/National Living Wage (NMW/NLW) team in HMRC, the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate (EAS) in BEIS, and the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA). It is expected that contractors will produce robust quantitative estimates of the volume of breaches across the Director's remit and draw detailed qualitative conclusions as to the types and characteristics of those labour abuses. As such, it is expected that bids will outline mixed methods approaches to undertaking this assessment. We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend a pre-market engagement session on Wednesday, 1st December 2021 11:00 - 12:00 via MS Teams. Additional information: Previous work commissioned by the Director (Cockbain et al., 2019) explored potential research methods for undertaking such an assessment, scoping five broad approaches to such research. That report including the authors' findings can be found at the following link and may prove helpful. However, prospective suppliers may wish to propose their alternative methodologies. https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/814582/How_can_the_scale_and_nature_of_labour_market_non-compliance_in_the_UK_best_be_assessed_July_2019.pdf If you would like to join the pre-tender event held via Microsoft Teams on the 1st December from 11:00 - 12:00. please register via Eventbrite using the link below to receive an invite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/odlme-esrc-research-supplier-event-tickets-211121218247 The aim of the Supplier Day is to provide further information about the project and procurement process. We will also be giving potential contractors the opportunity to submit questions at the end of the session. Estimated Date of publication will be 8th December 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a6e5ea4-6380-47e8-a4f8-622e04b2aca7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0NB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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