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title: "THE IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE: A STUDY OF CHANGES IN PAY SETTLEMENTS, PAY STRUCTURES AND AGE-RELATED PAY"
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# THE IMPACT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL LIVING WAGE: A STUDY OF CHANGES IN PAY SETTLEMENTS, PAY STRUCTURES AND AGE-RELATED PAY

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebe5f69d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the study titled "The Impact of the Introduction of the National Living Wage: A Study of Changes in Pay Settlements, Pay Structures and Age-Related Pay" was conducted by the UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender is classified under the industry category of Research and Development Services and related consultancy services. The contract was awarded on 7 December 2015, with a total value of £23,100 and a contract period spanning from 8 December 2015 to 31 October 2016. The study aims to investigate the effects of the National Living Wage announcement and its introduction on pay structures and awards, particularly focusing on various sectors and the age-related impacts. The tendering phase had a deadline for submissions that ended on 9 November 2015, based in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and economic consultancy. Companies with expertise in market analysis, policy impacts, and wage studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for related contracts. Businesses that are registered with a valid DUNS number and can meet the criteria set by the UK Shared Business Services may benefit from collaborations or future tenders in similar domains. Engaging with this study could enhance their portfolio and provide critical insights into workforce economics in relation to national policy changes.

## Notice

The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of the announcement of the National Living Wage and its subsequent introduction. It has several aspects: a. to investigate whether the announcement in July 2015 (and introduction in April 2016) has any impact on pay awards; b. to investigate whether pay structures had been altered in any way to take account of any squeeze on differentials (that is, the pay of other staff higher up the earnings distribution); c. to assess whether firms were paying 21-24 year olds the NLW or if they had introduced a new 21-24 year old rate; d. to investigate whether wage premia (such as overtime and unsocial hours payments) and non-wage costs (such as annual leave and pension contributions) had been affected; e. to investigate whether there was any initial evidence (anecdotal or otherwise) that firms were substituting their older workforces with cheaper, younger workers; and f. to assess whether any of these effects identified varied by sector, size of firm or region. Additional information: How to apply UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. Please register on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@ccs.gsi.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so . For help regarding the application process Tel 0345 010 3503

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaf3bc-62d4-4a24-85da-e156e30db467 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2015 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,100 |
| 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 | INCOMES 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

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaf3bc-62d4-4a24-85da-e156e30db467
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be87a80d-3eac-4d0d-a035-44f649ea3d88

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0abaf3bc-62d4-4a24-85da-e156e30db467
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be87a80d-3eac-4d0d-a035-44f649ea3d88
  22nd October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88b1b6df-0ef8-4cdb-aec8-d4edeb4e2bc8
  Training Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3b795e3-f076-445c-84a8-83ea314a21f0
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78704ae2-c43d-42dd-bb3e-9a8d92bfb23a
  Logging in to Emptoris - Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f329ce0e-cb0c-4fa8-a2b2-e49b45c1d321
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3384674f-9cf5-4ec4-8d9e-4c1256645df3
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2de3739c-fa37-40cf-a54f-c841d9da62d0
  ITQ Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79503950-393e-41b9-acaa-57303eb7b0d6
  Training Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0017ad37-501f-4846-a5a7-b9cc5f5f4997
  Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8731b0a-c5d0-47ca-a50f-ae89f08557a6
  Logging in to Emptoris - Guide
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a11d6983-88d7-45dd-8af5-2f51055104da
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f449659-ca4b-4295-9428-0305cbb255bf
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95b9ccf7-df1f-4d68-bfac-75fcbd76eef7
  ITQ Questions

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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