Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
Contact
Gabriel McEvoy
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)
Reference number
DN780506
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £213,298
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No Realistic Alternative Provider / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This award is permitted under PSR Process A
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
DN780506
Lot No
1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24 October 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Point Ltd
2 America Square
London
EC3N 2LU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK - South West (England)
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £213,298
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
Country
United Kingdom