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Inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles 2026-28

Awarded to Cheriton Motor House, FAIRWAYS GARAGES LTD, JARRETTS MOTORS LIMITED

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe(buyer)

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Published 9 July 2026

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Overview

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe has awarded contracts worth £90,000 to Cheriton Motor House, FAIRWAYS GARAGES LTD, and JARRETTS MOTORS LIMITED for the inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The appointed garages will conduct twice-yearly inspections of all licensed vehicles to ensure compliance with the council's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2020, with an estimated volume of 200 vehicle tests per year per contractor. The council must be notified immediately of any vehicle failing inspection.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - limited competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
9 July 2026
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of cars

Award outcome

Awarded value
£90,000
Award date
29 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 30 June 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
30 June 2029
Winners
  • Cheriton Motor House
  • FAIRWAYS GARAGES LTD
  • JARRETTS MOTORS LIMITED

This contract ends on 30 June 2028, or 30 June 2029 if every extension is used.

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 13% below the median.

The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe in the last 12 months

25

contracts awarded, worth £11,501,661 in total

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  1. Contract

    9 July 2026

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