# Restart Scheme \(Updated\)

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Department For Work and Pensions](/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Serco Ltd](/contract-winners/serco/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,579,590,114
- Tender value: £3,174,588,748
- Award date: 26 April 2001
- Published: 24 July 2026
- Contract start: 26 April 2001
- Contract end: 21 July 2029
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3-908176
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc6028d-0b59-4e0d-9f6d-d0ee4540c454

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c0984ba-1488-45c2-b84d-066f2b794ff3-908176)