---
title: "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b911"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-19"
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# Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 3

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b911

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058061-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £136,000 |
| Contracts value | £136,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORENSIC TESTING SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058061-2026
- 19 Jun 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058057-2026
- 19 Jun 2026 at 12:01 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058061-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058057-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058050-2026
  19th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forensic-testing.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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