PROVISION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TESTING
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Birmingham City Council is seeking a provider for the provision of drugs and alcohol testing services. This tender falls within the public authority – sub-central government category and involves health-related services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions to be made via Birmingham City Council's e-tendering system, In-tend.
Interested parties must express their interest by registering on this platform. The deadline for submissions is 31st October 2025, with a contract commencement slated for 5th January 2026, lasting four years with a review after 12 months. The procurement method is open competition, specifically a below threshold notice, thus encouraging a broad participation.
This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing and health services to expand their client portfolio by partnering with a prominent local authority. Companies experienced in drug detection and testing apparatus and those with UKAS accreditation for ISO 17025 standards will find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements specified by Birmingham City Council. Successful participation in this process could not only offer a steady revenue stream over the contract period but also enhance the provider's reputation in the public health safety domain.
Birmingham City Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint an organisation for the provision of Drugs and Alcohol Testing. The service will be required to provide drug and alcohol testing as directed by managers, heads of service and the senior leadership team within BCC. All sample collection and subsequent testing must comply with relevant legislation and follow strict procedures to maintain chain of custody.
Any laboratory used in the testing of samples must be a UKAS accredited laboratory to ISO 17025 standards. The Provider will be required to provide information, instruction and training to BCC employees, to contribute to the development of BCC testing policy and to ensure that testing is undertaken in line with associated standards and legislation. The contract for the services will commence from December 2025 and will be in place for a period of 4 years with a review clause after 12-months.
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be able to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.
If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at: etendering@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 31st October 2025 via the 'in-tend' system in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
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The contract period is four years.
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