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e-ITT for the Development of New Forest NEET Support Programme

NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:41

Summary of the contracting process

The New Forest District Council, based in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for the "Development of New Forest NEET Support Programme." This initiative addresses community needs by helping disengaged young people aged 16-24 gain skills necessary for entrepreneurship and re-entering education or employment. The procurement, classified under the services category as a community action programme, adopted a limited competitive method, below financial thresholds. The procurement stage concluded with the award decision on 6th August 2025, marking the start of the contract period, which extends until 31st March 2026. The primary supplier, Youth Options, a large VCSE organisation from Eastleigh, will deliver the programme across the UKJ3 region.

This tender provides business growth opportunities by actively involving enterprises in addressing critical societal issues through innovative programming. Companies specialising in youth engagement, community organisation, social entrepreneurship, or educational services are well-positioned to benefit from similar opportunities. The holistic approach of the NEET Support Programme aligns with firms aiming to impact social change while expanding their service portfolio within sub-central government frameworks. Businesses with expertise in delivering skill enhancement and social empowerment projects will find the programme's objectives directly related to their operational goals and offer future potential as similar initiatives arise.

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Notice Title

e-ITT for the Development of New Forest NEET Support Programme

Notice Description

Scope Overview: The New Forest NEET Support Programme will target young people from 16 - 24 who are disengaged from education and are uneconomically active. The programmes aim is to provide entrepreneur start-up advice and guidance providing NEET's with elevated social skills, self-worth and confidence alongside the knowledge, skills and self-confidence to start their own enterprise, enter the world of work, or return to education/training. This programme will go beyond traditional skills support such as C.V. writing and interview techniques, instead delivering a holistic support package that addresses the complex needs of the NEET target group.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046742-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,606 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
5 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nfdc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUTH OPTIONS

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