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# Survey-based research on workers' experiences of low-paid work

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/survey-based-research-on-workers-experiences-of-low-paid-work-ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b5). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Low Pay Commission: "Survey-based research on workers' experiences of low-paid work". Published status: active. Published Value: £50,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 1 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Low Pay Commission](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/low-pay-commission-gov-pb122)
- **Published Value:** £50,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 1 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Research and development services and related consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/survey-based-research-on-workers-experiences-of-low-paid-work-ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b5#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b5`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/survey-based-research-on-workers-experiences-of-low-paid-work-ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b5#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Please submit tenders by email to ronia.salman@lowpay.gov.uk, copying LPC@lowpay.gov.uk. 
Please ensure that all tender documents (detailed in Section 5, Part E of the Invitation to Tender) are attached to the email.

## Description
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 Invitation to Tender document. They include written responses addressing the three quality criteria: understanding the requirements and context (A01), methodology and approach (A02) and ability to deliver (A03); a detailed pricing schedule and completion/provision of relevant documents to fulfil the commercial criteria.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 73000000

- **Estimated Value:** £50,000

- **Contract Period:** 20/09/2026 to 31/01/2028

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F065707-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-07-13T14:22:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T16:15:47.524Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06c9b5