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Restart Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Aug 2022 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently managing the procurement of the "Restart Scheme," which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement is taking place in the South West region of the UK and is at the award stage, highlighted by its active status since April 26, 2021. The procurement process involves an estimated contract value of £100,279,438 and is set to last for a period of 1,440 days. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be mindful of the ongoing procurement dynamics as specified by DWP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specialising in workforce training, social services, and vocational rehabilitation. Companies that provide support services aimed at helping individuals transition into sustained employment, especially those with a background in job search services and adult education, would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this process, businesses can enhance their visibility, collaborate with the DWP, and ultimately contribute to a significant public welfare initiative while expanding their own operational reach.

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Notice Title

Restart Scheme

Notice Description

Lot Information

Restart Scheme

Restart provides intensive support designed to help participants into sustained work that have been on UC or JSA for 9 or more consecutive months. Providers will work with employers, local government and other partners to deliver tailored support for individuals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03581e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021073-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

75131000 - Government services

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

79611000 - Job search services

80000000 - Education and training services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80522000 - Training seminars

80530000 - Vocational training services

80533100 - Computer training services

80533200 - Computer courses

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,279,438 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
DWP Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercialdirectorate.restartteam@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SEETEC PLUS

SEETEC PLUSS

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