--- title: "PS22097 - Assessing the impacts of the reduction in the age of entitlement to the National Living Wage from age 25 to age 23" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-06-29" --- # PS22097 - Assessing the impacts of the reduction in the age of entitlement to the National Living Wage from age 25 to age 23 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1f5865fb-05a4-4caa-bf69-8cf6c58bfc81.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) as the buying organisation, inviting tenders for the project titled "PS22097 - Assessing the impacts of the reduction in the age of entitlement to the National Living Wage from age 25 to age 23." This project falls under the research and development consultancy services industry category and is located in England. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 17th May 2022, following a public tender process. Key dates include the original submission deadline for bids, which was 11th April 2022, and the contract period commencing on 25th April 2022 and concluding on 30th December 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly those focused on labour economics and wage impact analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their eligibility indicated in the procurement details. Businesses capable of conducting detailed assessments and providing comprehensive reports on the implications of wage policy changes will find this tender particularly advantageous. Engaging in this contract can help firms expand their portfolio, enhance expertise, and potentially lead to further contracts within the public sector. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers to assess any impacts of the reduction in the age of entitlement to the National Living Wage (NLW) from age 25 to age 23, which took place in April 2021. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 58KP5H7P24 Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. 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/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbf9829-7d5d-47f3-b3f8-5ac2fff9b7fc | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 May 2022 | | Contract period | 22 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £29,875 | | 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 1FF | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LONDON ECONOMICS | ## 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 - 29 Jun 2022 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbf9829-7d5d-47f3-b3f8-5ac2fff9b7fc - 15 Mar 2022 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e7699c-6574-4f5b-93fb-acd1efa7991f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bbf9829-7d5d-47f3-b3f8-5ac2fff9b7fc 29th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16e7699c-6574-4f5b-93fb-acd1efa7991f 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/386581ec-c7b1-47ee-8c66-fb847eba96b3 PS22097 - Annex A (BEIS) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca8a1cc6-c7b8-49a6-9116-ed5a5cb4c280 PS22097 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d3dd89a-44f7-4a25-9a1b-98078e657f34 PS22097 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38277812-c556-4371-a285-231438ae5dfe PS22097 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79eaaadc-5f19-4983-a610-499f6039afbc PS22097 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e30ce5c-6c5f-4f64-80b6-4ea430d52679 ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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