---
title: "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c524"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c524

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Mandatory Drug, Alcohol & DNA Testing - 2" was led by the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, involving a direct procurement method under a light touch regime. This procurement process aimed to fulfil a legal mandate requiring the local authority to conduct drug and alcohol testing as part of ongoing care proceedings. Located in Bradford, United Kingdom (region UKE41), this service contract was awarded to HOPE-BORLAND ASSOCIATES LTD, an SME based in Bury, United Kingdom. The contract comprises medical analysis services with a gross value of £30,000 and is scheduled to run from 7th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, marking its status as active with the procurement stage now complete.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities especially for companies specialising in medical analysis services. As it is a below-threshold contract awarded without competition, it presents a unique entry point for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Businesses with expertise in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks for medical testing, particularly in judicial or care proceedings, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Collaboration with local authorities could also enhance their reputation and open doors to further public sector partnerships.

## 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/063630-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | HOPE-BORLAND ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063630-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 12:06 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063625-2026
- 7 Jul 2026 at 12:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063623-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063630-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063625-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063623-2026
  7th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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