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The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)

Low Pay Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2026 at 10:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 20:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Low Pay Commission (LPC), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a research contract titled "The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)". This project, classified under the services category, was initially put out for tender with an open competition method. The procurement aimed to investigate the effects of the National Minimum Wage on productivity, with key deliverable dates set for findings in September 2026 and 2027. The successful contract was awarded to the University of the West of England, and the contract, valued approximately at £90,062 including VAT, spans from March 20, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The research will be conducted in London, with interim findings expected in 2026, and the final audit due in 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and development services, particularly those specialising in economic and labour market analyses. Firms with robust capabilities in data analysis and methodological research will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on consultancy in socio-economic issues could benefit from participating in similarly structured future tenders. The open competition nature of the procurement ensures a level playing field, and the comprehensive award criteria based on quality and value for money provide clear guidelines for market participants aiming to secure such public contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)

Notice Description

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders for research investigating the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW), on productivity. The call for research was for projects that will deliver final findings in September 2027 and interim findings in September 2026. The estimated maximum cost of the contract was PS80,000 (exclusive of VAT; PS96,000 including VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031771-2026
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,052 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

University of the West of England

Further Information

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