- Contract value inc. VAT
- £12,000.00
- Contract value exc. VAT
- £12,000.00
- Threshold
- Below the relevant threshold
- Contract signature date
- 26 October 2026
- Contract start date
- 2 November 2026
- Contract end date
- 31 March 2027
- Supplier type
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Lead contracting authority:
- Natural England (Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM)
- Identifier:
- ocds-h6vhtk-07b717-1
Contents
Overview
Description
To test approaches that strengthen the role of nature-based activity in supporting DWP customers, Natural England has secured internal funding to commission delivery of a pilot programme for young people aged 18-24 who are currently not in education, employment or training (NEET). This pilot focuses on North East England as it has the highest youth unemployment rate in the UK, at 24.6%. It will operate through the following Jobcentre Plus or DWP Youth Hub locations: ● North Shields Jobcentre ● Sunderland Youth Hub Durham Wildlife Trust was successful in bidding for the Sunderland programme. They will deliver six-week nature-based programmes at Rainton Meadows between November 2026 and end of February 2027. Each programme will support a cohort of 10-15 unemployed 18-24-year-olds referred by Sunderland Youth Hub, participating six weekly sessions of around 3 hours each.
- Procurement title
- Thrive Through Nature Youth Pilot Sunderland
- Main procurement category
- Services
- Procedure type
- Below threshold - limited competition
- Special regime
- None
- Natural England (Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM)
- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- UKC - North East (England)
Suppliers
| Supplier | Supplier type | ID |
|---|---|---|
| DURHAM WILDLIFE TRUST | SME | Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPXL-6937-GVZM |