AwardedAwarded 20 March 2026
The impact of the minimum wage on productivity (longer-term projects)
Low Pay Commission · Central government
In brief
Low Pay Commission awarded research work to University of the West of England, Bristol on 20 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £80,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 22 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 for research investigating the impact of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW), on productivity.
The call for research was for projects that will deliver final findings in September 2027 and interim findings in September 2026.
The estimated maximum cost of the contract was £80,000 (exclusive of VAT; £96,000 including VAT).
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| University of the West of England, Bristol | £75,052 | 20 March 2026 to 31 December 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 085184-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 031771-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 085184-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 December 2025, last updated 8 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.