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title: "Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages"
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# Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages

Buyer: LOW PAY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faee

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## Summary

The Low Pay Commission, a central government public authority based in London, conducted a procurement process for research services titled "Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages". The tender, under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy, sought to gain insights into the impact of minimum wages on young people. This open procurement competition, identified as LPC 2025/03, culminated in an award to The Work Foundation at Lancaster University, with a contract valued at approximately £41,962 including VAT. Key deadlines included a tender submission deadline on 2nd February 2026 and final project results expected by September 2026. The procurement process was marked as complete as of April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in economic research, consultancy, and data analysis, particularly those innovative in utilising alternative data sources. The contract, awarded to a large supplier, underscores the competitive nature of the procurement, indicating that businesses seeking to enter similar markets should demonstrate a strong capacity for comprehensive data analysis and novel research methodologies. Furthermore, the tender's criteria favoured solutions that balanced quality and value, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can offer high-quality deliverables within a competitive pricing framework. Suitable participants include research institutions, consultancy firms, and SMEs that meet the specific SME and VCSE criteria set by the contracting authority.

## Notice

The Low Pay Commission sought tenders for research exploring young people's experiences of the labour market and their decisions about work, pay and education. The research will contribute to the evidence base on the impact of the minimum wage by providing insights from young people's perspective. It will complement the LPC's quantitative analysis of the Labour Force Survey, the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings and other economic and labour market data. It will also complement our programme of stakeholder engagement, where we hear directly from young workers. The full requirement is set out in Schedule 07 of the Invitation to Tender document available on the Low Pay Commission website. The procurement had an estimated maximum value of PS35,000 + VAT. The project will deliver final results in September 2026 (with a final report due later in 2026).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031767-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | £35,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,968 |

## 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 | THE WORK FOUNDATION AT LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031767-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 19:13 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085176-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 17:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085145-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031767-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085176-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085145-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/low-pay-commission-call-for-research-for-2026-and-beyond
  A detailed description of the project requirements is provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document published on the Low Pay Commission website. The pricing schedule template can be found alongside the ITT document. Note that there may be a short delay before the linked page goes live. If you are unable to access it initially, please try again on the next working day.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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