Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
UK
Contact person: Gabriel McEvoy
E-mail: gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
NUTS: UKK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Individual Placement and Support In Bristol Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services (IPS)
Reference number: DN780506
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85312500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
213 298.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKK
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: No Realistic Alternative Provider
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
This award is permitted under PSR Process A
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: DN780506
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
24/10/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Turning Point Ltd
2 America Square
London
EC3N 2LU
UK
NUTS: UKK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 213 298.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
14/01/2026