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title: "BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals"
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# BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c25389-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves an open call for research titled "BLOJEUCR16046LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Individuals," initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The primary aim of the study is to better understand the implications of minimum wage policies in the UK, with a contract value of £100,000. The tender, classified under market and economic research, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 12 May 2016, with the tender period closing on 6 June 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 20 June 2016 and run until 30 November 2017, with execution to take place in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in market research and consultancy services. Firms with experience in economic analysis, polling, and statistical research would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, the initiative may attract businesses capable of delivering robust findings that support the government's policy-making on minimum wage adjustments, thus contributing to the ongoing evaluative processes central to employment legislation.

## Notice

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the minimum wages, especially the National Living Wage, on individuals. The Low Pay Commission invites tenders for research that will provide initial evidence by September 2016 and more substantive findings by September 2017. Up to three separate projects will be commissioned in this process. The initial findings will inform LPC deliberations in October 2016 for the uprating of the NLW (and the other age-related minimum wage rates) in April 2017. It will then provide more substantive findings to inform decisions in October 2017 for the minimum wage upratings in April 2018. This research will contribute to our understanding of how the NLW is affecting workers Additional information: To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. To express your interest in this opportunity email ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ab7b25-b32b-4699-943b-6c308beb1fd8 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2016 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,963 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |

## 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

- 20 Mar 2018 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ab7b25-b32b-4699-943b-6c308beb1fd8
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa239f6-3096-46a3-864a-c595779f3e3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ab7b25-b32b-4699-943b-6c308beb1fd8
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afa239f6-3096-46a3-864a-c595779f3e3a
  12th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a93cbc81-bbb8-47eb-80ec-a2eab5181e72
  ITQ Invitation to Quote LPC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c929ee8-fa7d-433a-95e4-6eb979b10a26
  ITQ Invitation to Quote LPC

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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