UK SBS CR18029 - The facilitation of a better understanding of how employers set pay for young people

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is 26/02/2018 at 14:00hrs DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for research that facilitates a better understanding of how employers set pay for young people. We are particularly interested in whether these factors have been affected by the recent change to the minimum wage framework as a result of the introduction in April 2016 of the National Living Wage (NLW) for those aged 25 and over, and the 21-24 Year Old Rate. We are also interested in whether the policy framework for employers regarding young people, for example the different treatment with regards to National Insurance and funding for training, has affected pay decisions. We are also interested in how these may have changed over time. 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 / RFP 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.