The decision follows a survey of users' intentions for next year and their preferences for developing the software. Of those who responded, just over 40 per cent expre-ssed a preference for the development of YouthBase.
But many others were uncertain about their plans for 2006-07, citing restructuring and local authority changes.
Jon Boagey, The NYA's head of information services, said: "We thought very carefully about this. Taking into account the user survey, projected income and expenditure and wider market factors, we reached the conclusion that we should cease development of the system.
"Developing YouthBase further would require a long-term commitment to software development and marketing in an increasingly competitive commercial environment. We believe our efforts are better placed in supporting the collection of data in youth work rather than developing the software systems."
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