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BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

20 Mar 2018 at 12:59

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves an open call for research titled "BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The primary aim of the study is to better understand the implications of minimum wage policies in the UK, with a contract value of £100,000. The tender, classified under market and economic research, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 12 May 2016, with the tender period closing on 6 June 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 20 June 2016 and run until 30 November 2017, with execution to take place in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research and consultancy services. Firms with experience in economic analysis, polling, and statistical research would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the initiative may attract businesses capable of delivering robust findings that support the government's policy-making on minimum wage adjustments, thus contributing to the ongoing evaluative processes central to employment legislation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals

Notice Description

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the minimum wages, especially the National Living Wage, on individuals. The Low Pay Commission invites tenders for research that will provide initial evidence by September 2016 and more substantive findings by September 2017. Up to three separate projects will be commissioned in this process. The initial findings will inform LPC deliberations in October 2016 for the uprating of the NLW (and the other age-related minimum wage rates) in April 2017. It will then provide more substantive findings to inform decisions in October 2017 for the minimum wage upratings in April 2018. This research will contribute to our understanding of how the NLW is affecting workers Additional information: To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a9c25389-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ab7b25-b32b-4699-943b-6c308beb1fd8
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

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
£43,963 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20169 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 1-2 years
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

Further Information

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