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Inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles 2026-28

Published
Published 9 July 2026

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.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Contract signed
Procedure
Limited
Published
9 July 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£90,000
Award date
29 June 2026
Winners
  • Cheriton Motor House
  • FAIRWAYS GARAGES LTD
  • JARRETTS MOTORS LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    9 July 2026

    View notice ↗

Contracting authority

  • The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

    Buyer

    Folkestone, United Kingdom

    GB-PPON: PHJN-7589-LMHY

    Authority website ↗

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Awarded: Inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles 2026-28 — won by Cheriton Motor House +2 — Skim