# The provision of Inspections of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles / Appointment of vehicle test Examiner

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Huntingdonshire District Council](/buyers/huntingdonshire-district-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Adams Autos
- Award value: £120,000
- Tender value: £120,000
- Award date: 16 February 2024
- Published: 23 February 2024
- Contract start: 4 March 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 8de5797c-10e8-4104-a9c5-86946c715509-726299
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e954eee0-f876-4964-b14c-cc7a49372cb5

## Description

Huntingdonshire District Council is responsible for the licensing of hackney carriages \(taxis\) and private hire vehicles based within the District\. Such vehicles are restricted to a maximum of eight passengers and there are currently approximately 800 licensed by the Council\. Prior to being licensed, vehicles are required to undergo an examination to ensure that they are mechanically sound and of an acceptable standard both in appearance and cleanliness\. The mechanical test is to a standard above MOT standards irrespective of the age of the vehicle\.\\r The Council is inviting companies with vehicle examination centres located within the District of Huntingdonshire that are VOSA approved MOT testing stations to tender for the contract to carry out these examinations\.\\r The Council plan to carry out site visits wc 12 February\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5797c-10e8-4104-a9c5-86946c715509-726299)