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title: "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE ON EMPLOYMENT AND HOURS"
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# AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE ON EMPLOYMENT AND HOURS

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebeb57d9-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "An Investigation into the Impact of the Minimum Wage on Employment and Hours" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, situated in Swindon, England. This contract falls under the market and economic research category, with a focus on administration services. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period has ended, with the contract period starting on 30 November 2015 and concluding on 31 October 2017. The total contract value was £60,000, with a minimum contract value set at £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in market research and economic analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given their increasing involvement in public contracts. Companies with expertise in polling, statistics, and administrative services would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their service offerings and establish relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

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 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/db446fa9-eeec-4de3-b103-1d992a6b4eaf |
| 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 | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2016 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | RAND EUROPE COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db446fa9-eeec-4de3-b103-1d992a6b4eaf
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71709993-6a56-46bf-8ae9-a31cb5cc2c9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db446fa9-eeec-4de3-b103-1d992a6b4eaf
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71709993-6a56-46bf-8ae9-a31cb5cc2c9f
  22nd October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c2fb67d-d7b2-442a-80e1-a3aac4eddb6a
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/248cddab-e03b-4151-b580-16d30224470d
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dec87047-a410-47b1-b090-fedf5b578c14
  Training Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebb2f38d-40b2-4918-882b-65f280edd124
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d5c35304-4533-433b-9dc7-a755bfe700aa
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12c60aa7-d78c-4d30-b2e4-d742bbe7d435
  AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e73c87a-b0f6-4752-8b27-4f2606fbbe36
  Emptoris Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90c79a58-240f-4b55-bd97-21c37b423950
  Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26b02ea6-a816-43dd-ae61-b39157cf8c56
  Training Guide for Bidders
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/020ab679-495f-481c-9a97-2823f0412546
  ITQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd75be6f-c418-4429-b13b-a4cf3ebacd60
  Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5810fd17-6b1b-463d-87f0-2a98f669903c
  AW5.2 Price Schedule

## Notice URLs

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

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