Tender

PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

15 Mar 2022 at 17:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently overseeing an open procurement process titled "PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation." This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services sector and aims to assess the implications of the National Minimum Wage's Accommodation Offset. Bids must be submitted by Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00, through the Delta eSourcing Portal, with the contract period expected to commence on 25th April 2022 and conclude by 30th December 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for researchers and consultancy firms specialising in market and economic research, particularly those experienced in analysing impacts of policy changes on employment and accommodation. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting thorough assessments and delivering actionable insights related to employer-provided accommodation policies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure format allows a range of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering potential growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers to assess the impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation. This research will inform the LPC's review of the Accommodation Offset and the factors that will inform the Accommodation Offset framework in the future. When the NMW was first introduced, Commissioners recommended accommodation as the only benefit-in-kind that could count towards the NMW. The policy intent of the offset is to recognise that accommodation is a benefit to both workers and employers, so it is acceptable that employers make some deduction for it, but that this does not cover the total actual cost of providing accommodation. Commissioners were concerned that, in the absence of an offset, employers might begin to charge high rates for this accommodation, disadvantaging the low paid. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 433597WW8G Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780c779-e5d4-4179-b050-68a04b3dff8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Apr 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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