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title: "Low Pay Commission call for research on workers' experiences of low-paid work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05889c"
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# Low Pay Commission call for research on workers' experiences of low-paid work

Buyer: LOW PAY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05889c

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## Summary

The Low Pay Commission recently completed a procurement process for a research project titled "Low Pay Commission call for research on workers' experiences of low-paid work", awarded to YouGov PLC. This contract aims to produce a comprehensive study on workers’ experiences earning near the National Living Wage, to be completed by the Spring of 2026. The procurement, managed by the Low Pay Commission located in London, UK, fell under the industry category of research and development services, valued at £24,895, with YouGov PLC serving as the supplier. The procurement method was an open competition below the threshold, and the final contract, signed on 6th October 2025, now holds an active status.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on social research and public policy. Firms with strengths in data collection and analysis, and delivering insights on labour market dynamics, stand well-positioned to compete in such tenders. While the project has been awarded, similar opportunities may arise that require expertise in conducting large-scale surveys and engaging with diverse demographic groups, benefiting businesses of any size, especially small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises that align with public authority requirements.

## Notice

We are looking to commission a piece of research surveying workers on their views and experiences of working in jobs that pay at - or close to - the NLW. This will bridge the gap between the LPC's broad programme of stakeholder engagement and our internal analysis of large, national datasets. The commissioned research will provide a representative and quantifiable snapshot of workers' views, reaching a diverse group of respondents. This work will help to provide the Commission with a rounded picture of low-paid workers' living standards and experiences. This call is for funding up to PS25,000 + VAT and is for one project only. The project will be completed by the Spring of 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068638-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,895 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOW PAY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | YOUGOV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068638-2025
- 18 Aug 2025 at 09:01 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049364-2025
- 15 Aug 2025 at 09:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049011-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068638-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049364-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049011-2025
  15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689ef0dbcc5ef8b4c5fc447e/LPC202501_ITT_to_quote_worker_experiences.docx
  Full Invitation to Tender.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4294
  Overview of invitation to tender.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4301
  LPC Standard Terms and Conditions.
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4303
  LPC Pricing Schedule for completion by tenderers.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.yougov.co.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/low-pay-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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