--- title: "Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-14" --- # Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS) Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0605e0.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003182-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £213,298 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TURNING POINT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003182-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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