PS22095 - The impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation

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The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 11th April 2022 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders from researchers to assess the impacts of the Accommodation Offset of the National Minimum Wage on the supply and demand for employer-provided accommodation. This research will inform the LPC's review of the Accommodation Offset and the factors that will inform the Accommodation Offset framework in the future. When the NMW was first introduced, Commissioners recommended accommodation as the only benefit-in-kind that could count towards the NMW. The policy intent of the offset is to recognise that accommodation is a benefit to both workers and employers, so it is acceptable that employers make some deduction for it, but that this does not cover the total actual cost of providing accommodation. Commissioners were concerned that, in the absence of an offset, employers might begin to charge high rates for this accommodation, disadvantaging the low paid. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 433597WW8G