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title: "Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fafd"
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# Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage

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

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## Summary

The Low Pay Commission, a central government public authority based in London, conducted a procurement process titled “Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage”. This process was designed to assess the impacts of minimum wage policies. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy services. Located in London, this tender sought to fill gaps in existing knowledge regarding minimum wage impacts. The process, which followed an open competition method below the threshold, resulted in the award of a contract to LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED, effective from 9 March 2026 to 31 December 2026. The contract valued at approximately £39,255 was confirmed on 8 April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those capable of providing new insights into the socio-economic effects of minimum wage policies. Suitable for SMEs and other organisations with a focus on labour market analysis, the opportunity encourages innovative approaches to complement existing data analysis and fill knowledge gaps. With a focus on economic and consulting capabilities, businesses that can effectively deliver research under the predefined structure, quality metrics, and methodological soundness stand to gain significantly from participation in such government-led initiatives.

## Notice

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders from researchers with ideas for new or innovative research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This research will fill gaps in our current understanding of the impacts of the minimum wage, particularly the increases in the minimum wage rates since 2020. It will complement the LPC's own analysis of pay, the labour market and the broader economy and sit alongside other pieces of commissioned research. The maximum estimated value of any single contract under this procurement was PS45,000 (exclusive of VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031769-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,255 |

## 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 | LONDON ECONOMICS |

## 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 09:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031769-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 19:18 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085178-2025
- 19 Dec 2025 at 18:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085171-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031769-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085178-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085171-2025
  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

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

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