The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)

Low Pay CommissioncontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05fb04Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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08 Apr 2026

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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).

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LPC 2025/08
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Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2027
CPV classifications
73000000
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

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Below threshold - open competition

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