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THE IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE: A STUDY OF CHANGES IN PAY SETTLEMENTS, PAY STRUCTURES AND AGE-RELATED PAY

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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21 Mar 2018 at 13:33

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the study titled "The Impact of the Introduction of the National Living Wage: A Study of Changes in Pay Settlements, Pay Structures and Age-Related Pay" was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 7 December 2015, with a total value of £23,100 and a contract period spanning from 8 December 2015 to 31 October 2016. The study aims to investigate the effects of the National Living Wage announcement and its introduction on pay structures and awards, particularly focusing on various sectors and the age-related impacts. The tendering phase had a deadline for submissions that ended on 9 November 2015, based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and economic consultancy. Companies with expertise in market analysis, policy impacts, and wage studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for related contracts. Businesses that are registered with a valid DUNS number and can meet the criteria set by the UK Shared Business Services may benefit from collaborations or future tenders in similar domains. Engaging with this study could enhance their portfolio and provide critical insights into workforce economics in relation to national policy changes.

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Notice Title

THE IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE: A STUDY OF CHANGES IN PAY SETTLEMENTS, PAY STRUCTURES AND AGE-RELATED PAY

Notice Description

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the announcement of the National Living Wage and its subsequent introduction. It has several aspects: a. to investigate whether the announcement in July 2015 (and introduction in April 2016) has any impact on pay awards; b. to investigate whether pay structures had been altered in any way to take account of any squeeze on differentials (that is, the pay of other staff higher up the earnings distribution); c. to assess whether firms were paying 21-24 year olds the NLW or if they had introduced a new 21-24 year old rate; d. to investigate whether wage premia (such as overtime and unsocial hours payments) and non-wage costs (such as annual leave and pension contributions) had been affected; e. to investigate whether there was any initial evidence (anecdotal or otherwise) that firms were substituting their older workforces with cheaper, younger workers; and f. to assess whether any of these effects identified varied by sector, size of firm or region. Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.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; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ebe5f69d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaf3bc-62d4-4a24-85da-e156e30db467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2015 - 31 Oct 2016 6-12 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
UK Shared Business Services
Contact Email
research@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793867005

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

INCOMES DATA RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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