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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£80,000

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

Published
Published 19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 2 February 2026

Overview

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).

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£80,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 December 2025
Questions by
12 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£75,052
Award date
20 March 2026
Contract period
2 March 2026 → 31 December 2027
Winner
  • University of the West of England

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    8 April 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    19 December 2025

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Awarded: The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects) — won by University of the West of England — Skim