Award

Restart Scheme

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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02 Aug 2022 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently conducting a tender process for the "Restart Scheme", which falls under the education and training services category. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 80000000, is valued at £81,507,000 and aims to provide intensive support to individuals seeking sustained employment after long-term unemployment. The contract is set to run for a period of 1,440 days, with delivery focused in the UK, specifically in Wales. The procurement method used is a tender, allowing for competitive bids from suppliers, and the tender is presently in the award stage following recent updates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education, training, and employment services sectors, particularly those with expertise in job seeker support and vocational training. Enterprises that specialise in adult education, vocational rehabilitation, or job search services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The DWP emphasises collaboration with local partners and employers, indicating a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate effective community engagement and tailored support solutions for individuals aiming to enter or re-enter the workforce.

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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-035823
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021079-2022
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
£81,507,000 £10M-£100M

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
TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SERCO GROUP

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