Scope
Reference
LPC2025/01
Description
We are looking to commission a piece of research surveying workers on their views and experiences of working in jobs that pay at - or close to - the NLW. This will bridge the gap between the LPC's broad programme of stakeholder engagement and our internal analysis of large, national datasets. The commissioned research will provide a representative and quantifiable snapshot of workers' views, reaching a diverse group of respondents. This work will help to provide the Commission with a rounded picture of low-paid workers' living standards and experiences.
This call is for funding up to £25,000 + VAT and is for one project only. The project will be completed by the Spring of 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £25,000 excluding VAT
- £30,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 September 2025 to 30 April 2026
- 7 months, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders should be submitted to tim.butcher@lowpay.gov.uk, copying lpc@lowpay.gov.uk.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Tenders shall be evaluated by a panel appointed by the Authority. Each panel member shall undertake an independent evaluation. There shall be one (1) commercial officer evaluating the commercial and price criteria, and a minimum of three (3) technical experts evaluating the quality criteria. Once complete, a moderation meeting shall be held where the panel shall reach a consensus on the results.
Tenders shall be evaluated using the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) methodology. This is where the Authority assesses a Tender based on a combination of commercial, quality, and price elements. The Authority chooses to award the Contract, the Authority shall award the Contract to the Tenderer which submits the highest scoring Tender.
The below summarises the sub-weightings for the quality and price elements of the evaluation criteria.
Quality : 80%
A01: Understanding the requirements and context: 25%
A02: Methodology and approach: 30%
A03: Ability to deliver (including project planning, resource and risk management and expertise): 25%
Price: 20%
B01: Total Contract Price 20%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
LPC202501 Worker survey letter Find a Tender.docx
Overview of invitation to tender.
20250811_LPC_CT_027_Short_Form_Terms_and_Conditions_Good_andor_Services_v.2.0_.docx
LPC Standard Terms and Conditions.
LPC202501_Pricing_Schedule.xlsx
LPC Pricing Schedule for completion by tenderers.
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/low-pay-commission-call-for-research/LPC202501_ITT_to_quote_worker_experiences.docx
Invitation to Tender.
Contracting authority
Low Pay Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDDW-8983-PTPH
Ground Floor, 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tim Butcher
Email: lpc@lowpay.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/low-pay-commission
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government