Tender: Survey Research on Experiences of Low‑Paid Workers Near the National Living Wage — Low Pay Commission

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The Low Pay Commission is seeking a supplier for survey-based research that explores the views and experiences of workers in low-paid jobs, including those paid at or close to the National Living Wage (NLW). The work is expected to take the form of a two-wave survey (one wave in late 2026 and a second in Spring 2027), with final results delivered by September 2027 and a final report due in November 2027. The project has an estimated maximum budget of £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT) and will complement the LPC’s quantitative analysis of pay, hours, household incomes and characteristics to inform government policy on the National Minimum Wage and NLW. Complete tenders must include written responses addressing the three quality criteria (A01 understanding the requirements and context, A02 methodology and approach, A03 ability to deliver), a detailed pricing schedule and the relevant commercial documents as set out in Section 5, Part E of the Invitation to Tender.