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Clarifications to research call LPC2025/01 issued on 15 August 2025

Updated 5 September 2025

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In response to questions received, the following clarifications were issued on 5 September 2025.

  1. We do not require bidders to have an existing survey panel; however, as specified in the ITT, bidders will be expected to source the sample as part of the project. The LPC is not able to assist in sourcing the sample.

  2. We understand that it is not always possible to know what the achieved sample size for a survey will be. Given this, we will judge bids on whether they provide convincing evidence that they will be able to achieve the desired sample. As outlined in the ITT, bidders should provide supporting evidence that they reasonably expect to reach the minimum sample of 1,000 low-paid workers. They should also detail their expectations for the achieved sample size of higher-paid workers, explaining how this will be sufficient for comparisons to be made.

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