--- title: "PS22183 - Low Pay Commission Open Call for Research on the Impacts of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2022-07-06" --- # PS22183 - Low Pay Commission Open Call for Research on the Impacts of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9f0b72fc-b057-4936-97bb-110959eaae11.json) ## Summary The tender titled "PS22183 - Low Pay Commission Open Call for Research on the Impacts of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage" is initiated by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, located in Swindon, England. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 11:00 on 1st August 2022. This open procurement method falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. The contract period will commence on 8th August 2022 and will run until 31st December 2023. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in economic analyses and market research. Organisations that can contribute valuable insights into the impacts of minimum wage policies, or that possess the expertise to explore previously under-researched areas, would be well-served to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement explicitly highlights their suitability for this opportunity. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 1st August 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer 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; 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 Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS22183. 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 Jaggaer 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 Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer 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/e13ed7d8-3c4d-463c-b089-06c511445ac2 | | 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 | 6 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Aug 2022 - 31 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | 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 - 6 Jul 2022 at 20:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13ed7d8-3c4d-463c-b089-06c511445ac2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e13ed7d8-3c4d-463c-b089-06c511445ac2 6th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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