---
title: "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf0c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 1

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf0c

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process titled "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 1," which falls under the services industry category, specifically medical analysis services. The procurement, conducted using a direct method below the threshold without competition, addresses the council's legal obligation to perform drug and alcohol testing mandated by the court. The contract, valued at £60,000 (gross value £72,000), was awarded to ALPHA BIOLABORATORIES LEGAL LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise from Warrington, United Kingdom. The process concluded on 29th June 2026, with services to be provided within the region of UKE41, covering Bradford, from 29th June 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysis services, particularly those capable of delivering specialized testing services quickly and reliably. As there was no competitive bidding due to the direct award, similar businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts can gain insights on fulfilling precise and legally mandated needs for local authorities. Businesses with expertise in regulatory compliance, health diagnostics, and legal testing services are well-suited to compete in such tenders, especially if they are adept at offering services that meet specific legal requirements and deadlines.

## 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/060738-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## 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 | ALPHA BIOLABORATORIES LEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060738-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060737-2026
- 29 Jun 2026 at 11:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060738-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060737-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060734-2026
  29th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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