Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 3

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:10

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a tender process titled "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 3," aimed at fulfilling a legal requirement to conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing care proceedings. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically medical analysis services, and is located in the region UKE41, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £136,000 (gross amount £163,200), was awarded directly to FORENSIC TESTING SERVICE LTD under a 'below threshold - without competition' procurement method. The contract period runs from 19th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, and all associated works are to be carried out within this timespan. The process has been marked as complete, representing the final award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in forensic testing and medical analysis services, particularly those capable of providing timely and compliant drug and alcohol testing services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) similar in scale to FORENSIC TESTING SERVICE LTD, which was successful in this tender, are well-suited to such opportunities. The procurement method suggests a streamlined process without extensive competition, ideal for businesses that can offer specialised, high-quality services quickly and efficiently. The involvement of a sub-central government public authority indicates potential for future collaborations and similar service requirements across other related agencies or departments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 3

Notice Description

To fulfil a legal requirement mandated by the court instructing the Local Authority to carry out drug/alcohol testing as part of ongoing care proceedings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b911
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£136,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORENSIC TESTING SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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