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Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage

Low Pay Commission

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08 Apr 2026 at 10:20

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19 Dec 2025 at 19:18

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19 Dec 2025 at 18:56

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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 titled “Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage”. This process was designed to assess the impacts of minimum wage policies. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in London, this tender sought to fill gaps in existing knowledge regarding minimum wage impacts. The process, which followed an open competition method below the threshold, resulted in the award of a contract to LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED, effective from 9 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. The contract valued at approximately £39,255 was confirmed on 8 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing new insights into the socio-economic effects of minimum wage policies. Suitable for SMEs and other organisations with a focus on labour market analysis, the opportunity encourages innovative approaches to complement existing data analysis and fill knowledge gaps. With a focus on economic and consulting capabilities, businesses that can effectively deliver research under the predefined structure, quality metrics, and methodological soundness stand to gain significantly from participation in such government-led initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage

Notice Description

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders from researchers with ideas for new or innovative research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This research will fill gaps in our current understanding of the impacts of the minimum wage, particularly the increases in the minimum wage rates since 2020. It will complement the LPC's own analysis of pay, the labour market and the broader economy and sit alongside other pieces of commissioned research. The maximum estimated value of any single contract under this procurement was PS45,000 (exclusive of VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fafd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031769-2026
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
SME

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,255 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
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

LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED

Further Information

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