UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17028LPC - Open call for Other Research on the Impact of the National Living Wage

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The final date and time for submission of bids is 13/03/2017 at 14:00hrs. 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 with ideas for new or other research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW). The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has an ongoing remit to monitor the operation of the National Minimum Wage, and to assess the impact of increases in the level of the minimum wage in order to advise Government on future rates. We are also tasked with advising Government on the path of the new National Living Wage - the new higher rate for workers aged 25 and over which is set to increase to 60 per cent of median earnings by 2020. We are commissioning research to understand the effects of the NLW. The introduction of the NLW is a major change for the labour market - likely to represent a sharp increase in the nominal, real and relative value of the UK's pay floor. Coverage is set to triple by 2020. In some sectors more than half of workers could be paid at the minimum - all at a time of major change in the economy, and the welfare system. It is, in effect, a natural experiment. As in the past in relation to the minimum wage, we are commissioning econometric research focused on effects on hours and employment. But such a significant change in the minimum wage is likely to have a wider set of effects and there are many approaches that could be used to analyse such effects. So we are keen to encourage researchers to investigate innovative areas of research; or extensions of previous work that fall within this broad remit. The aim of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of the NLW through innovative approaches. 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.