Low Pay Commission call for research on workers' experiences of low-paid work

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%

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.

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