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AwardedAwarded 9 March 2026

Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage

Low Pay Commission · Central government

In brief

Low Pay Commission awarded research work to London Economics Limited on 9 March 2026.

The notice gives a value of £45,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 months, starting 2 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders from researchers with ideas for new or innovative research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This research will fill gaps in our current understanding of the impacts of the minimum wage, particularly the increases in the minimum wage rates since 2020. It will complement the LPC's own analysis of pay, the labour market and the broader economy and sit alongside other pieces of commissioned research. The maximum estimated value of any single contract under this procurement was £45,000 (exclusive of VAT).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
London Economics Limited (SME)£39,255
9 March 2026 to 31 December 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085171-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 085178-2025
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031769-2026

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From notice 085171-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 December 2025, last updated 8 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.