--- title: "CR20019 - LPC Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-02-17" --- # CR20019 - LPC Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f4b1de4-95e5-40c6-bbce-ad6fba1cd0ea.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently conducting an open procurement tender titled "CR20019 - LPC Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage." This tender falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and is located in England. The tender period concludes on 2nd March 2020, at 14:00, with the contract expected to commence on 9th March 2020 and run until 31st December 2020. Interested bidders must submit their proposals exclusively through the Delta eSourcing Portal, ensuring compliance with the specified evaluation criteria outlined in the ITQ/RFP documentation. This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in economic and market research, data analysis, and consultancy services. By participating in this tender, suppliers can contribute to a critical study that examines the impacts of minimum wage policies, potentially fostering market expansion and diversifying their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is designed to support their involvement and provide a platform for innovative research approaches relevant to public policy development. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 2nd March 2020 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of these studies is to gain a better understanding of the impact of minimum wages, especially the National Living Wage, and to help fill any gaps in our knowledge. These studies could examine areas that have not been considered in any great depth in the literature; utilise new or innovative sources of data; address the 'unknown unknowns'; or enable an extension of previous work, whether that original research was funded by us or another organisation. 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 set out in the ITQ / RFP 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 5R5Q899654 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. 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 tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. 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 in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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/d15cb67c-85ae-425e-a49c-740b7fe3c9a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 17 Feb 2020 at 07:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15cb67c-85ae-425e-a49c-740b7fe3c9a5 - 13 Feb 2020 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15cb67c-85ae-425e-a49c-740b7fe3c9a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d15cb67c-85ae-425e-a49c-740b7fe3c9a5 17th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69219ea3-40db-48b3-97f6-2e2eae521dfb CR20019 - Annex A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ebe565b-5168-42ad-9b99-d9873f3d1c27 CR20019 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/865e3455-84c9-468a-a840-a1b259a1ae8d CR20019 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a62aae5-3acb-49fb-a3cc-041e9655cea7 CR20019 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c37eca48-b756-4d1b-9016-b0a7c1c24e74 CR20019 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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