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title: "Engaging Young People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066424"
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# Engaging Young People

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066424

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by the Department for Work & Pensions, sought to enhance youth engagement through a learning and development programme titled "Engaging Young People," aimed at improving work coaches' skills when engaging 16-24-year-olds. The focus was on staff training services, particularly improving engagement and employment coaching. As a central government authority based in London, the department has completed the award stage, selecting THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY as the supplier. The contract commenced on 7 March 2026 and will continue through to 6 April 2026, covering delivery across various regions in the United Kingdom. The direct procurement method used for this tender was below threshold without competition, aligning with the UK Public Contracts Act 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in training and development services, particularly those with expertise in youth engagement and employment coaching across different geographical regions in the UK. Companies with experience in scenario-based learning and evidence-based youth-focused interventions are well-suited to challenge existing market players by leveraging their skills in improving employment outcomes among young people. Small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative approaches to practical training could greatly benefit, especially if they are looking to expand their reach and build their credibility within the government sector. The involvement of THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY, a small organization with strategic expertise in youth services, underscores the potential for similar entities to thrive in this domain.

## Notice

Engaging Young People. Purpose of This L&D Requirement This learning and development programme is different from the work coach routeway and is designed to: * Strengthen Work Coaches' confidence and competence in engaging 16-24 year olds * Provide practical, evidence based techniques tailored to youth needs * Improve the quality and consistency of youth focused interventions * Enhance customer experience, participation, and employment outcomes * Ensure our district remains aligned with national priorities for youth employment The Learning and Development offer is intended for Work Coaches (EO grade) who support 16-24 year olds. This group represents a broad mix of experience levels and requires training that is accessible, practical, and adaptable to varying levels of existing capability. The L&D product should include: * A training session focused on youth engagement, motivation, and effective employment coaching for young people. * Clear learning outcomes and practical tools that Work Coaches can immediately apply in interactions with 16-24 year olds. * Evidence based models and techniques, appropriate for DWP and the Youth Offer context. * Scenario based learning and case studies reflecting the real challenges young people face in the labour market today. * An evaluation approach that enables DWP to measure learning impact and confidence gains. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020380-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2026 - 6 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020380-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020380-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://nya.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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