Award

Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has finalised the award of a contract titled "Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)" under the procurement category of services, focusing on rehabilitation services. The process utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, and was based on the Individual Placement and Support model tailored for substance use recovery. The awarded contract commenced on 14 January 2025 and is intended to conclude by 31 March 2026. The procurement was identified under legal basis 32014L0024 and involved a direct award process due to the absence of realistic alternative providers, with an agreement signed on 24 October 2025. The service is primarily located in the region denoted as UKK, which encompasses Bristol.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in specialised support and rehabilitation services to engage with public sector contracts and expand their operational footprint. Specifically, businesses with expertise in multidisciplinary team coordination, employer engagement, and holistic support for individuals in recovery are well-suited to participate. The emphasis on building relationships with local employers and providing continuous support offers a platform for businesses to showcase their operational capabilities and innovation in addressing employment challenges faced by individuals recovering from substance use. The contract, valued at £213,298, was awarded to Turning Point Ltd, demonstrating the strong potential for similarly positioned enterprises to secure future contracts in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)

Notice Description

The IPS service follows the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model, adapted for the context of substance use recovery. Key features include: * Integration with Substance Use Services: Employment specialists work as part of the multidisciplinary substance use team, ensuring seamless coordination with treatment plans. * Person-Centred Approach: Support is tailored to the individual's goals, strengths, and readiness, with no prerequisite of sobriety or abstinence required to participate. * Rapid Job Search: Emphasis on quickly connecting individuals to employment opportunities rather than prolonged pre-employment training. * Employer Engagement: Building relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and address potential concerns about hiring individuals in recovery. * Time-Unlimited Support: Ongoing assistance provided both pre- and post-employment, including job coaching, workplace adjustments, and relapse prevention strategies. * Holistic Support: Addressing barriers such as transportation, childcare, legal issues, or health needs through referrals and partnerships

Lot Information

Lot 1

The IPS service follows the evidence-based Individual Placement and Support model, adapted for the context of substance use recovery. Key features include: * Integration with Substance Use Services: Employment specialists work as part of the multidisciplinary substance use team, ensuring seamless coordination with treatment plans. * Person-Centred Approach: Support is tailored to the individual's goals, strengths, and readiness, with no prerequisite of sobriety or abstinence required to participate. * Rapid Job Search: Emphasis on quickly connecting individuals to employment opportunities rather than prolonged pre-employment training. * Employer Engagement: Building relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and address potential concerns about hiring individuals in recovery. * Time-Unlimited Support: Ongoing assistance provided both pre- and post-employment, including job coaching, workplace adjustments, and relapse prevention strategies. * Holistic Support: Addressing barriers such as transportation, childcare, legal issues, or health needs through referrals and partnerships This contract has been awarded under Direct Award Process A and services will be provided from 14/01/2025 - 31/03/2026

Procurement Information

This award is permitted under PSR Process A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003182-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£213,298 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gabriel McEvoy
Contact Email
gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNING POINT

Further Information

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