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24 Jul 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the "Restart Scheme (Updated)," aimed at providing enhanced job support to Universal Credit and Jobseekers Allowance claimants in England who have been unemployed for six months or more. This scheme falls under the Education and Training services category, and requires collaboration with employers, local government, and other partners. The programme extends from the tender period ending in March 2001, with contract execution spanning from April 2001 to July 2029. This procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an active award published on 24 July 2026, with an awarded contract value of approximately £2.57 billion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support and training services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale operations. Companies with expertise in handling complex, large-scale governmental contracts with a focus on breaking employment barriers will find this initiative especially fitting. Engaging in this scheme allows suppliers to not only build a strong portfolio in public sector contracts but also significantly impact community welfare by aiding unemployed individuals return to the workforce. This could also pave the way for strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the UK employment sector.

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Notice Title

Restart Scheme (Updated)

Notice Description

Please note; this updated notice replaces that at this link https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba9d897e-3c20-40ac-a1a2-16d586f55295?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The new Restart Scheme will give Universal Credit and Jobseekers Allowance claimants who have been out of work for 6 months or more, enhanced support to find jobs. Referrals to the scheme have been extended for two years until June 2026. The Restart Scheme will break down employment barriers that could be holding them back from finding work. Providers will work with employers, local government and other partners to deliver tailored support for individuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fc6028d-0b59-4e0d-9f6d-d0ee4540c454
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,174,588,748 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,579,590,114 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2001Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 200125 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2001 - 21 Jul 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT

G4S FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (UK

INGEUS

JOBS 22

MAXIMUS UK SERVICES

REED IN PARTNERSHIP

SEETEC PLUSS

SERCO

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