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title: "BLOJEUCR16048LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Businesses"
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# BLOJEUCR16048LPC: Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Businesses

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9c3b72b-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Open Call for Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage on Businesses" is facilitated by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, associated with the services industry, is based in London and is currently in the award stage. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 6th June 2016, while the contract period began on 20th June 2016 and will conclude on 13th October 2017. The total value of the contract is £100,000, with £24,300 already awarded to the supplier, Income Data Research.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in market and economic research or consultancy services. Companies that offer research expertise and have capabilities to assess the implications of wage policies would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the procurement is designed to support their participation in public contracts.

## Notice

The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of minimum wages, especially the National Living Wage, on businesses. The Low Pay Commission invites tenders for research that will provide initial evidence by September 2016 and more substantive findings by October 2017. Up to four 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 understanding of how firms are adjusting to the NLW. 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/2bdd62df-1425-46ea-9b89-48041557f76b |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2016 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2016 - 13 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,300 |
| 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 | INCOME DATA 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

- 20 Mar 2018 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd62df-1425-46ea-9b89-48041557f76b
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7594c29-b54e-4965-a9c9-6861d9c7d618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdd62df-1425-46ea-9b89-48041557f76b
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7594c29-b54e-4965-a9c9-6861d9c7d618
  12th May 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a74c724b-7bc8-42a1-a3e8-8d61b5118e18
  ITQ Invitation to Quote LPC.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c1c709d-33e2-4fe7-87ca-2874a6ca515d
  ITQ Invitation to Quote LPC.

## Notice URLs

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

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