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title: "Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract"
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# Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b826206-a992-4508-91b7-160f1de781d3

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for research aimed at informing the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) response to recommendations made in the Taylor Review regarding the potential introduction of a higher minimum wage for unguaranteed hours. The tender, titled "Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract," is classified under research and development services and market research. The procurement is currently in the award stage, and the contract period is set to run from 23 May 2018 to 30 November 2018. The closing date for submissions was on 8 May 2018 at 14:00, and the overall contract value is £40,000 excluding VAT. The delivery addresses are located in EC4Y 8JX.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research and consultancy related to labour economics and market studies. Companies that specialise in market research, data analysis, or policy evaluation would be well-positioned to submit tenders. With various lots focusing on diverse aspects of income insecurity for low-paid workers and comparative studies with other countries, there exists a potential for business growth in providing valuable insights that inform government policy and regulatory frameworks, ultimately impacting the labour market landscape in the UK.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 08.05.2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers for research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract. The aim of this study is to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the 'LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract' and as part of this 'to consider any alternative policies that they [LPC] consider address the same issue of one-sided flexibility'. In order to meet these aims the LPC welcomes tenders for the following lots: * Lot 1: An assessment of the extent to which low-paid workers work beyond their contracted hours; * Lot 2: An assessment of the degree of volatility in those hours from week to week; * Lot 3: The identification of potential solutions to insecurity of income for low-paid workers; * Lot 4: A review of how other countries address this issue; * Lot 5: An investigation of how employers and employees might be affected, paying particular attention to potential negative or unintended consequences; and * Lot 6: A consideration of any practical and NMW compliance-related issues that might stem from any suggested policy changes. In particular focussing on the relationship with the Commission's core rate-setting remit. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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/26ef3fa2-1838-4c30-a346-a7828d21e732 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,650 |
| 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 | INCOMES DATA RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2019 at 16:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ef3fa2-1838-4c30-a346-a7828d21e732
- 13 Apr 2018 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc6ea92-15fd-4a30-b3a8-efd7c5f6c268

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26ef3fa2-1838-4c30-a346-a7828d21e732
  8th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc6ea92-15fd-4a30-b3a8-efd7c5f6c268
  13th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5fa16b05-4b9b-4ea0-92fa-224913caabb1
  CR18063 ITQ Invitation to Quote (FINAL) (002)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc02734d-512e-41c7-8bbf-724755a27aeb
  CR18063 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions (FINAL)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b571977f-62e5-41a1-aa66-2138a1268da3
  CR18063 S1 - Services purchasing contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9246669-91f5-4202-933b-5f4c11e443f7
  CR18063 AW5.2 Price Schedule V2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99361bcc-a255-4687-9e03-1e2be499b5a0
  Supplier Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddffb793-2a42-4644-abfe-d20bfe0051fa
  Supplier Training V1.0
- 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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