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title: "LPC Open Call for Medium-sized Research Projects on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage"
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# LPC Open Call for Medium-sized Research Projects on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eac2a104-6287-4564-b2c3-4a13da83a5fc

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated a tender process titled "LPC Open Call for Medium-sized Research Projects on the Impact of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on research and development consultancy services. Located in Swindon, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the final date for bid submission having been 12th March 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 25th March 2021 and run until 31st December 2021. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for organisations involved in economic research, consultancy, or related fields, particularly those that can offer insights into the impact of minimum wage policies. Businesses with expertise in statistical analysis, labour market research, or economic assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance market presence and contribute to significant knowledge in a crucial area of public policy, potentially leading to further collaborations with public sector bodies.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 12th March 2021 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 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 Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ / RFP 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://uksbs.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://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 5D77W33249 Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your 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 in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, 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 bidders. 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/fbca7ae0-aa05-44cd-9ba2-afb08697a6d3 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,812 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LSE ENTERPRISE |

## 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

- 28 Jul 2021 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbca7ae0-aa05-44cd-9ba2-afb08697a6d3
- 18 Feb 2021 at 16:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dc11a-e06e-442c-ad35-2ede72345840

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbca7ae0-aa05-44cd-9ba2-afb08697a6d3
  28th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/789dc11a-e06e-442c-ad35-2ede72345840
  18th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f490698e-47f7-4209-acb8-2662006e1190
  CR21035 - Annex A (GDPR)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16d48017-3089-4da9-b812-e6aff34cbe0a
  CR21035 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45e7c16c-cb48-444f-8127-7669f46cdafc
  CR21035 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4c9d72c6-ca52-44aa-9bd8-83022e530d7d
  CR21035 - Delta - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1739d9a3-6802-4b43-a6d8-ecee208ff686
  CR21035 - S1 - Services purchasing contract - low risk
- https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com
  Delta eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

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