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Prevention of Post 16 students becoming NEET

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Prevention of Post 16 students becoming NEET". The project, classified under education and training services, involves commissioning support for young people to enhance their employability skills over a 12-week period from September to December 2025. The opportunity was targeted at public authority - sub-central government and was delivered through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to The Northampton Saints Foundation on 18th September 2025 and is based in Northampton, United Kingdom, with services extended to various UK regions.

This award creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and employability programmes, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive training and soft skills development. Large-scale organisations that can ensure a minimum of 20 hours of work experience, and foster progression routes for young people into employment, education, or training, will find such opportunities advantageous. Businesses focused on youth development and capable of implementing innovative programmes like 'Journey to Work' can leverage these types of contracts to enhance their service portfolio and expand their clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Prevention of Post 16 students becoming NEET

Notice Description

West Northants Council will look to commission 26 places for a period of 12 weeks, between September 2025 and December 2025, to support the prevention of young people becoming NEET. The provider will ensure that the young people have access to employability skills focusing on readiness for work and enrichment activities. They will provide at least 20 hours of work experience.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059cf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057634-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,219 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NORTHAMPTON SAINTS FOUNDATION

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