Review of the X-Factor 2022: Changes to Civilian Life

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 06 April 2022 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

Brief The Office of Manpower Economics provides an independent secretariat to eight Pay Review Bodies. X-Factor is a pensionable addition to basic military pay intended to reflect the net disadvantage in conditions of service experienced by members of the Armed Forces compared with civilians. The level of X-Factor is typically reviewed every five years and this is the focus of this research project.

Overall aims of this research • To inform the AFPRB's review of the level of X-Factor in 2022, ahead of its forthcoming report, to be published in 2023. • To provide an assessment of the X-Factor components as they relate to the civilian sector.

Objectives of the procurement • Identify and provide time-series data and analysis for the civilian sector relating to each of the X-Factor components as set out in the 2021 review (not yet published). • Identify credible alternative data sources as a contingency in case those used previously are no longer available/out of date. • Regarding the tapering of X-Factor for senior ranks, the project should ascertain whether the components vary by seniority within civilian life. Of particular interest are senior managers at an equivalent level to armed forces senior ranks. • Data to cover the period from 2018-22 (or latest available data depending on the source. This may require that the report be updated if new data is released). • Provide the OME with an analysis of the data, as they relate to the civilian sector, an assessment of how they have changed since 2017, and an assessment of which components are the most highly valued in the civilian sector. • Provide the OME with an assessment of which of these data sources are likely to be available for use in future reviews of the level of X-Factor.

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