--- title: "PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-03-15" --- # PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf0888e9-39c4-436d-a1ba-170f1cbd910d.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is currently overseeing an open procurement process titled "PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation." This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services sector and aims to assess the implications of the National Minimum Wage's Accommodation Offset. Bids must be submitted by Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00, through the Delta eSourcing Portal, with the contract period expected to commence on 25th April 2022 and conclude by 30th December 2022. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for researchers and consultancy firms specialising in market and economic research, particularly those experienced in analysing impacts of policy changes on employment and accommodation. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting thorough assessments and delivering actionable insights related to employer-provided accommodation policies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procedure format allows a range of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, fostering potential growth through public sector engagement. ## 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 from researchers to assess the impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation. This research will inform the LPC's review of the Accommodation Offset and the factors that will inform the Accommodation Offset framework in the future. When the NMW was first introduced, Commissioners recommended accommodation as the only benefit-in-kind that could count towards the NMW. The policy intent of the offset is to recognise that accommodation is a benefit to both workers and employers, so it is acceptable that employers make some deduction for it, but that this does not cover the total actual cost of providing accommodation. Commissioners were concerned that, in the absence of an offset, employers might begin to charge high rates for this accommodation, disadvantaging the low paid. 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. 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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/5780c779-e5d4-4179-b050-68a04b3dff8f | | 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 - 30 Dec 2022 | | 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 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780c779-e5d4-4179-b050-68a04b3dff8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5780c779-e5d4-4179-b050-68a04b3dff8f 15th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc5258cc-bb6d-46de-9c25-fb4910e847c1 PS22095 - Annex A (BEIS) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0c53a99-6155-4c05-bbbf-d8d90578d127 PS22095 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0ed9ffd-116e-45b0-a35e-edb933e519de PS22095 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c16500b6-6379-4108-bcfe-772f6c648ec5 PS22095 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8205affe-fa54-401a-bacf-23e0df573e0c PS22095 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk - https://www.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal ## 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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