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<p>In March 2018, the 20-year contract covering the majority of DWP’s current estate
of over 900 sites came to an end. This presented a significant opportunity to re-evaluate
what we needed from our estate, taking into account the impact of Universal Credit,
the increased use of online services and the improving employment rates.</p><p> </p><p>Given
this, it is right that we reconfigure our Jobcentre estate and make the jobcentres
fit for the 21st century. This is not about reducing services, but about taking the
opportunity to stop spending money on empty space so we can spend more on supporting
those in need.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Since 1 February 2010 through to 31
March 2018, 211 buildings through which Jobcentre Plus services were delivered have
been closed. However, staff and service delivery have been relocated to alternative
DWP or partner organisation buildings in order to maintain delivery of services to
customers.</p><p> </p><p>A full list of the buildings that have been closed is included
in the attached pdf.</p>
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