PS.

Restart Scheme (Updated)

Department for Work and PensionscontractContracts Finder ↗Ref tender_217375/959666SME suitableVCSE suitablecomplete

Estimated value

£3.2bn

Awarded value

£2.6bn

Awarded 25 Apr 2001

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

24 Jul 2026

Deadline 15 Mar 2001

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.

Scope

Reference
tender_217375/959666
Total value
£3,174,588,748 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
25 Apr 2001 to 20 Jul 2029
CPV classifications
80000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
15 Mar 2001, 12:00 am

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£2.6bn

Award date

25 Apr 2001

Contract start

25 Apr 2001

Contract end

20 Jul 2029

Awarded to
SL
Serco Ltd,Jobs 22 Ltd,Reed in Partnership Ltd,Maximus UK Services Limited,G4S Facilities Management (UK) Limited,Ingeus UK Limited,Seetec Pluss Limited,Fedcap Employment Limited