--- title: "Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2019-05-02" --- # Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-792d54a8-0d00-4769-893f-95819272f63b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Attitudes towards National Minimum Wage enforcement" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls under the category of research and development consultancy services and has reached the award stage. The tender was initiated on 9th January 2019, with a contract period starting from 10th February 2019 to 29th March 2019. The procurement method used was part of the BIS Research & Evaluation Framework, specifically LOT3, with the tender period concluded on 10th December 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in qualitative research, particularly those experienced in conducting focus groups and market analysis. Companies offering consultancy services in research and development, especially those familiar with employment law and enforcement measures, would be well-positioned to engage in this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the tender is suitable for their participation. ## Notice This requirement was advertised against BIS Research & Evaluation Framework CR150025, LOT3. https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx BEIS has reviewed the existing enforcement evidence base, and has identified a number of areas where further research would add value. These areas include the extent to which employers and workers across the wider labour market are aware of enforcement activity; the extent to which enforcement acts as a deterrent for other non-compliant employers; and the extent to which the current enforcement approach prompts meaningful behaviour change. We are therefore commissioning a piece of qualitative research - specifically a series of four focus groups - to understand employers' and workers' views of the current NMW enforcement approach; the extent to which it is effective at prompting behaviour change; and whether there are any further improvements which can be made. The research will feed into the wider evidence base of the BEIS NMW team, and will contribute towards a broader enforcement evaluation. The overarching objectives of the research are therefore... * To understand the extent to which employers and workers are aware of current NMW enforcement measures * To understand whether NMW enforcement impacts employers' behaviour and drives behaviour change * To establish employer views of the penalty system under the current enforcement approach, and the extent to which it is proportionate * To seek employer views on the effectiveness of the current NMW enforcement model, and whether there are ways in which it can be improved. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - BIS Research & Evaluation CR150025 - LOT3 | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jan 2019 | | Contract period | 10 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £19,987 | | 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 | I.F.F RESEARCH | ## 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 - 2 May 2019 at 13:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93 - 13 Mar 2019 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93 - 23 Jan 2019 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/602dfaf7-8558-4e52-8af3-c970fef71e93 2nd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/420c814f-07ae-46ed-bfd6-d25ce1cd4829 CR18155 Redacted Contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/ResearchandEvaluation.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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