# Restart Scheme

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Department for Work and Pensions.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Department for Work and Pensions](/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Serco Ltd](/suppliers/serco/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,579,590,114
- Tender value: £1,682,063,737
- Award date: 26 April 2021
- Published: 19 August 2024
- Contract start: 26 April 2021
- Contract end: 29 June 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ba9d897e-3c20-40ac-a1a2-16d586f55295-778514
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bb3ffa9-ff4c-4c2f-8172-92a3e15ae44d

## Description

The new Restart Scheme will give Universal Credit and Jobseekers Allowance claimants who have been out of work for 9 months or more, enhanced support to find jobs\. 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9d897e-3c20-40ac-a1a2-16d586f55295-778514)