Opportunity Overview
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for research exploring the views and experiences of workers in low-paid jobs, including those paid at or close to the National Living Wage (NLW).
We expect the research to take the form of a survey of workers, carried out over two waves (one in late 2026, one in Spring 2027). More details on the suggested methodology can be found in the Invitation to Tender document, along with details of how to apply.
The Low Pay Commission is a non-departmental public body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the NLW and the minimum wage rates for young workers and apprentices. We are responsible for evaluating the effects of the NMW and NLW and making recommendations on future rates. To carry out these functions, our work involves:
• carrying out extensive research and consultation with employers, workers and their representatives and taking written and oral evidence from a wide range of organisations;
• analysing relevant data to understand the state of the economy and labour market and the impact of the minimum wage;
• commissioning research projects into these questions.
This research will provide insights into how workers experience changes in the NLW and into their wider working lives. It will complement the LPC's own quantitative analysis of pay, hours, household incomes and characteristics.
Final results will be delivered by September 2027, with a final report due in November 2027. The estimated maximum budget for this project is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT).
There is global interest among policymakers in the impact of the NLW. The findings from this research will directly inform policy decisions touching the lives of millions of workers and thousands of businesses as well as contributing to policy formation in the UK and beyond.
Please note that we are only able to evaluate complete tenders. The components of a complete tender are detailed in Section 5, Part E of the...
We expect the research to take the form of a survey of workers, carried out over two waves (one in late 2026, one in Spring 2027). More details on the suggested methodology can be found in the Invitation to Tender document, along with details of how to apply.
The Low Pay Commission is a non-departmental public body that advises the government about the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the NLW and the minimum wage rates for young workers and apprentices. We are responsible for evaluating the effects of the NMW and NLW and making recommendations on future rates. To carry out these functions, our work involves:
• carrying out extensive research and consultation with employers, workers and their representatives and taking written and oral evidence from a wide range of organisations;
• analysing relevant data to understand the state of the economy and labour market and the impact of the minimum wage;
• commissioning research projects into these questions.
This research will provide insights into how workers experience changes in the NLW and into their wider working lives. It will complement the LPC's own quantitative analysis of pay, hours, household incomes and characteristics.
Final results will be delivered by September 2027, with a final report due in November 2027. The estimated maximum budget for this project is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT).
There is global interest among policymakers in the impact of the NLW. The findings from this research will directly inform policy decisions touching the lives of millions of workers and thousands of businesses as well as contributing to policy formation in the UK and beyond.
Please note that we are only able to evaluate complete tenders. The components of a complete tender are detailed in Section 5, Part E of the...
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| Issuing agency | Low Pay Commission |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Government Procurement |
| Estimated value | $63,500 |
| Published | July 13, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | September 01, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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