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<p>Since 1 April 2014, the lowest paid contracted staff at the Department for Business,
Innovation and Skills (BIS) offices across the UK have been paid £7.85 per hour, up
£1.40 or nearly 22% from the previous £6.45 per hour rate. This increase restored
and surpassed the real value of wages that had fallen in recent years. This means
that BIS contractors are amongst the top 25% of contractors across Whitehall.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We absolutely encourage suppliers to pay above the National
Minimum Wage where affordable and without cutting jobs - but this is a decision that
must be taken by the suppliers themselves. We will always award contracts on the basis
of the best value for money for the taxpayer most often following a competitive process,
making use of the Crown Commercial Frameworks to ensure a consistent application with
the rest of Government.</p><p> </p>
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