Research into young people's experience of the labour market and minimum wages
About This Opportunity
Award by Low Pay Commission (United Kingdom, ICT & digital): Research into young people's. Awarded to The Work Foundation at Lancaster (GBP 35K, Mar 2026).
This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, architecture and engineering and education and training 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 consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Low Pay Commission sought tenders for research exploring young people's experiences of the labour market and their decisions about work, pay and education.
The research will contribute to the evidence base on the impact of the minimum wage by providing insights from young people's perspective. It will complement the LPC's quantitative analysis of the Labour Force Survey, the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings and other economic and labour market data. It will also complement our programme of stakeholder engagement, where we hear directly from young workers.
The full requirement is set out in Schedule 07 of the Invitation to Tender document available on the Low Pay Commission website.
The procurement had an estimated maximum value of £35,000 + VAT. The project will deliver final results in September 2026 (with a final report due later in 2026).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 031767-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Low Pay Commission
Low Pay Commission has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 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: April 8, 2026.
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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 Consulting 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?
The Work Foundation at Lancaster University was awarded the contract for £34,968. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 031767-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to The Work Foundation at Lancaster University. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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