Contract award · 26 Apr 2001

Restart Scheme (Updated)

Department for Work and Pensions awarded a contract to Fedcap Employment Limited, G4S Facilities Management (UK) Limited, Ingeus UK Ltd for £2.58bn.

Education & trainingYorkshire and the Humber

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Department for Work and Pensions · Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Value
£2,579,590,114
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Education & training · Education and training services (CPV 80000000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date26 Apr 2001
  2. Published24 Jul 2026Published 9220 days after the contract date

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.

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