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title: "Restart Scheme (Updated)"
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# Restart Scheme (Updated)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc6028d-0b59-4e0d-9f6d-d0ee4540c454

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2001 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2001 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2001 - 21 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,174,588,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,579,590,114 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT; G4S FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (UK; INGEUS; JOBS 22; MAXIMUS UK SERVICES; REED IN PARTNERSHIP; SEETEC PLUSS; SERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a531ae25-4e87-49b9-815d-3c3ac389d6d2
  Original and updated documents (redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ba9d897e-3c20-40ac-a1a2-16d586f55295?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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