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

Buyer: HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e954eee0-f876-4964-b14c-cc7a49372cb5

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## Summary

The Huntingdonshire District Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Inspections of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles. The contract, valued at £120,000 GBP, was awarded to Adams Autos on 16th February 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract is set to start on 4th March 2024, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender by the Huntingdonshire District Council provides an opportunity for businesses with vehicle examination centres in the District of Huntingdonshire to compete for the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with VOSA approved MOT testing stations would be well-suited to participate. The tender focuses on services related to Passenger cars and presents an opportunity for eligible businesses to engage with the Council's procurement process.

## Notice

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. 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. The Council plan to carry out site visits wc 12 February.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5797c-10e8-4104-a9c5-86946c715509 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADAMS AUTOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34110000 - Passenger cars

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 16:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5797c-10e8-4104-a9c5-86946c715509
- 19 Jan 2024 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6049d0-12d9-41cf-8cd1-cf3e31babcf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8de5797c-10e8-4104-a9c5-86946c715509
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6049d0-12d9-41cf-8cd1-cf3e31babcf1
  19th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2fff3c9e-e6b6-ee11-8127-005056b64545
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