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UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17028LPC - Open call for Other Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 May 2017 at 14:21

Tender

23 Feb 2017 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) is currently engaging in a public procurement process titled "UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17028LPC - Open call for Other Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage." This initiative falls under the services category and focuses on research and development consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently marked as ‘Award’ as of 17th March 2017, following the tender submission deadline of 13th March 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 20th March 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2017. The total value for this contract is estimated at £100,000, with a significant interest in understanding the implications of the National Living Wage on the UK labour market.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in economic research and consultancy, particularly those with experience in labour market studies, econometrics, and innovative research approaches. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality analysis and insights related to wage impacts are well positioned to compete. The open nature of the procurement process invites small and medium enterprises as well as larger research firms to participate, which could ultimately enable them to contribute valuable expertise while expanding their portfolios in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17028LPC - Open call for Other Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage

Notice Description

The final date and time for submission of bids is 13/03/2017 at 14:00hrs. 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 with ideas for new or other research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW). The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has an ongoing remit to monitor the operation of the National Minimum Wage, and to assess the impact of increases in the level of the minimum wage in order to advise Government on future rates. We are also tasked with advising Government on the path of the new National Living Wage - the new higher rate for workers aged 25 and over which is set to increase to 60 per cent of median earnings by 2020. We are commissioning research to understand the effects of the NLW. The introduction of the NLW is a major change for the labour market - likely to represent a sharp increase in the nominal, real and relative value of the UK's pay floor. Coverage is set to triple by 2020. In some sectors more than half of workers could be paid at the minimum - all at a time of major change in the economy, and the welfare system. It is, in effect, a natural experiment. As in the past in relation to the minimum wage, we are commissioning econometric research focused on effects on hours and employment. But such a significant change in the minimum wage is likely to have a wider set of effects and there are many approaches that could be used to analyse such effects. So we are keen to encourage researchers to investigate innovative areas of research; or extensions of previous work that fall within this broad remit. The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the NLW through innovative approaches. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223b5cce-3af2-4732-9a67-ce8c277c1f08
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
Other -
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

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,261 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 1ET
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
4
Supplier Names

INCOMES DATA RESEARCH

LSE ENTERPRISE

THE QUEENS' UNIVERSITY OF BELFAST

TOOLEY STREET RESEARCH

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