Employment effects of the National Living Wage
About This Opportunity
Services contract award: Employment effects of the. By Low Pay Commission in United Kingdom, ICT & digital. Awarded to Smart Data Foundry (GBP 73K, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, Youth and Research sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders for research using novel methods or data to analyse the impact of recent increases in the minimum wage. We are specifically interested in the impacts on employment (and hours), but research may cover a range of other outcomes.
This procurement is for research delivering its final findings in September 2027 with interim findings in September 2026. If your proposed project could be completed to a shorter timeframe, we strongly encourage you to submit a bid under LPC 2025/05 (Open call for research on the minimum wage).
The estimated maximum cost of the contract was £80,000 (exclusive of VAT; £96,000 including VAT).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed 62 days ago. Reference: 031770-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Low Pay Commission
Low Pay Commission has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: July 13, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 031770-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Smart Data Foundry. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Low Pay Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Smart Data Foundry was awarded the contract for £73,116. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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