--- title: "PS22096 - Assessing the impacts of recent increases in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-03-15" --- # PS22096 - Assessing the impacts of recent increases in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c4af421-ee45-4b93-b525-eb95a2565fbc.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a tender process titled "PS22096 - Assessing the impacts of recent increases in the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage." This procurement, categorised under research and development consultancy services, is located in Swindon, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for bid submissions set for Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 25th April 2022 and conclude on 29th December 2023, and it will follow an open procurement method. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in market research, economic analysis, and consultancy services. Companies with expertise in assessing labour market trends, particularly in low-paying sectors, would be well-suited to compete. Given the recent economic upheaval due to the pandemic, there is an increased need for innovative approaches to data collection and analysis, making this a viable tender for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio in public sector research projects. ## 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 for a study to assess the impact of the recent increases in the National Living Wage (NLW) (and the National Minimum Wage (NMW)), including on young people. We are keen to understand the impact of the recent unprecedented upheaval in the economy and the labour market caused by measures to control the global pandemic. This has affected some sectors, in particular many low-paying sectors, more than others. It has also disrupted many of the usual data sources upon which much of our standard analysis depends. The pandemic has, however, also led to the development of new data sources. We are therefore keen to consider tenders that can take advantage of these. 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: KBBJJF9G9Z 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. 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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/9bf05fbb-6021-4540-85c9-5b3ce8a960b9 | | 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 | 15 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Apr 2022 - 29 Dec 2023 | | 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 - 15 Mar 2022 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf05fbb-6021-4540-85c9-5b3ce8a960b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bf05fbb-6021-4540-85c9-5b3ce8a960b9 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd3aed0-dfaa-48d4-9223-fd79b1658f50 PS22096 - Annex A (BEIS) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/846a411e-f26c-42d4-a98c-6da9503c4f2b PS22096 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/789444ed-90b0-4c22-8286-02878b1cf64c PS22096 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1187cb90-fb37-427c-aaa1-3c556106e3cd PS22096 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aaa5679f-95dc-45ea-92a0-01a2a8f7f162 PS22096 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk ## 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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