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Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages

Low Pay Commission

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:17

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19 Dec 2025 at 19:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Low Pay Commission, a central government public authority based in London, conducted a procurement process for research services titled "Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages". The tender, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, sought to gain insights into the impact of minimum wages on young people. This open procurement competition, identified as LPC 2025/03, culminated in an award to The Work Foundation at Lancaster University, with a contract valued at approximately £41,962 including VAT. Key deadlines included a tender submission deadline on 2nd February 2026 and final project results expected by September 2026. The procurement process was marked as complete as of April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and data analysis, particularly those innovative in utilising alternative data sources. The contract, awarded to a large supplier, underscores the competitive nature of the procurement, indicating that businesses seeking to enter similar markets should demonstrate a strong capacity for comprehensive data analysis and novel research methodologies. Furthermore, the tender's criteria favoured solutions that balanced quality and value, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer high-quality deliverables within a competitive pricing framework. Suitable participants include research institutions, consultancy firms, and SMEs that meet the specific SME and VCSE criteria set by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages

Notice Description

The Low Pay Commission sought tenders for research exploring young people's experiences of the labour market and their decisions about work, pay and education. The research will contribute to the evidence base on the impact of the minimum wage by providing insights from young people's perspective. It will complement the LPC's quantitative analysis of the Labour Force Survey, the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings and other economic and labour market data. It will also complement our programme of stakeholder engagement, where we hear directly from young workers. The full requirement is set out in Schedule 07 of the Invitation to Tender document available on the Low Pay Commission website. The procurement had an estimated maximum value of PS35,000 + VAT. The project will deliver final results in September 2026 (with a final report due later in 2026).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031767-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,968 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Low Pay Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University

Further Information

Notice Documents

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