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title: "The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb04"
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# The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)

Buyer: LOW PAY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb04

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## Summary

The Low Pay Commission (LPC), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a research contract titled "The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)". This project, classified under the services category, was initially put out for tender with an open competition method. The procurement aimed to investigate the effects of the National Minimum Wage on productivity, with key deliverable dates set for findings in September 2026 and 2027. The successful contract was awarded to the University of the West of England, and the contract, valued approximately at £90,062 including VAT, spans from March 20, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The research will be conducted in London, with interim findings expected in 2026, and the final audit due in 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in research and development services, particularly those specialising in economic and labour market analyses. Firms with robust capabilities in data analysis and methodological research will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations with a focus on consultancy in socio-economic issues could benefit from participating in similarly structured future tenders. The open competition nature of the procurement ensures a level playing field, and the comprehensive award criteria based on quality and value for money provide clear guidelines for market participants aiming to secure such public contracts.

## Notice

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders for research investigating the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW), on productivity. The call for research was for projects that will deliver final findings in September 2027 and interim findings in September 2026. The estimated maximum cost of the contract was PS80,000 (exclusive of VAT; PS96,000 including VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031771-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,052 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND |

## 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 09:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031771-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 20:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085184-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031771-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085184-2025
  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 will 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.gov.uk/government/organisations/low-pay-commission
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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