Research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 08.05.2018 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers for research to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract. The aim of this study is to help inform the Low Pay Commission (LPC) response to the Taylor Review recommendation that the 'LPC consider the impact of introducing a higher minimum wage rate for hours worked that are not guaranteed as part of the contract' and as part of this 'to consider any alternative policies that they [LPC] consider address the same issue of one-sided flexibility'. In order to meet these aims the LPC welcomes tenders for the following lots: • Lot 1: An assessment of the extent to which low-paid workers work beyond their contracted hours; • Lot 2: An assessment of the degree of volatility in those hours from week to week; • Lot 3: The identification of potential solutions to insecurity of income for low-paid workers; • Lot 4: A review of how other countries address this issue; • Lot 5: An investigation of how employers and employees might be affected, paying particular attention to potential negative or unintended consequences; and • Lot 6: A consideration of any practical and NMW compliance-related issues that might stem from any suggested policy changes. In particular focussing on the relationship with the Commission's core rate-setting remit. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.