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title: "UK SBS Call for Research on Non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage Framework"
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# UK SBS Call for Research on Non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage Framework

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a44be81-01a8-4995-bbda-559dfb54e699

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the research title "UK SBS Call for Research on Non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage Framework." This tender falls under the services industry, specifically related to research and development consultancy services in the South East of England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with a total contract value of £50,000. The original tender period concluded on 17 February 2017, while the contract is active from 27 February 2017 until 30 November 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in market and economic research, particularly those with experience in labour market analysis or compliance studies. Organisations capable of conducting surveys or evaluations and those with a strong understanding of employment regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, highlighting a potential avenue for growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Our understanding of non-compliance with the National Minimum Wage is somewhat underdeveloped. HMRC have introduced some new approaches to tackling non-compliance including the introduction of naming and shaming of employers found to be under-paying the NMW. We would welcome new initiatives in this area that would help us to better understand the extent and causes of non-compliance. This may include surveying workers or employers, an analysis of compliance for different sub-groups in the labour market, and/or an evaluation of the effectiveness of the different approaches used to reduce non-compliance. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. 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. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88fd910-85bc-4824-ac9b-f5d76ec495be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,689 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF WANNTICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88fd910-85bc-4824-ac9b-f5d76ec495be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b88fd910-85bc-4824-ac9b-f5d76ec495be
  31st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8f4a7245-f9df-4a61-9910-f372cb7c9262
  Mini competition document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e954404c-0af1-4086-9c5c-d7245efc1d83
  Mini Competition Questions Document
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

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