The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)
key details
| Value | £80,000 (£96,000 inc. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Status | complete |
| Category (CPV) | 73000000 |
| Deadline | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-05fb04 |
Award
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the West of England | · | · | active |
description
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 £80,000 (exclusive of VAT; £96,000 including VAT).
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085184-2025 , tenderNotice
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/low-pay-commission-call-for-research-for-2026-and-beyond , biddingDocuments
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notice history
2 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 085184-2025 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Contract details (UK7) | Procurement Act 2023 | 031771-2026 |
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