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Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 4

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 Jun 2026 at 12:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Jun 2026 at 12:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Jun 2026 at 12:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, pertains to the "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 4". The procurement falls under the services category and was concluded using a direct procurement method below the competitive threshold, as part of a light-touch regime. The contract was awarded to DNA LEGAL LIMITED, with a total contract value of GBP 39,000. The contract period spans from 19th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The overall purpose of the contract is to fulfil court-mandated drug and alcohol testing requirements during ongoing care proceedings. The principal location for the service delivery is within the UKE41 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses specialising in medical analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in forensic testing and legal compliance would be well-positioned to engage in such contracts. Companies interested in expanding their portfolio in the public sector, particularly those providing specialised services that align with government regulatory compliance, will find this type of procurement advantageous. As DNA LEGAL LIMITED is a supplier already engaged with this contract, other businesses can gain insights into potential service standards and expectations required by such local government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 4

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b91a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058083-2026
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
£39,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£39,000 Under £100K

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DNA LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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