UK SBS BLOJEU-CR17030LPC - Call for research into the impact of the minimum wage regime on the labour market outcomes of young workers

Tender description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 13/03/2017 at 14:00hrs DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) invites tenders for an econometric study of the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) on employment and hours of young workers aged 16-24, including differential effects by sector, firm size, geography and age. The study has two aims: (1) to re-examine the impact of minimum wage increases on young people's employment and hours, distinguishing, if possible, between the effect of increases to the applicable age rates and the effect of increases to other rates (including the adult rate); (2) to assess the impact of the NLW on young people's employment and hours, covering the period from the announcement of the NLW in July 2015. Sample sizes permitting, we are interested in understanding how employment and hours effects vary by age, sector, firm size and geography. There is additional interest in understanding how the effects vary by level of educational qualification if possible 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 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.