Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage

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

Description

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 £45,000 (exclusive of VAT).

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LPC 2025/05
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Standalone contract
Contract dates
02 Mar 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
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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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