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The District Council of Folkestone and Hythe

Inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles 2026-28

ValueValue not published
Awarded
Published9 Jul 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded
Cheriton Motor House

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Who to contact
Ms Mhairi Richards
procurement@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
+441303853401

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

The brief

inspection of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles for an initial period from 01 July 2026 to 30 June 2028 with an option to extend the agreement for a further 12 months.

All Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles have to be inspected twice each year, subject to FHDC's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Policy 2020.

The appointed garage will inspect hackney carriage and private hire vehicles to ensure they comply.

The Council must be notified of the details of any vehicle which has failed to pass inspection immediately following testing or as soon as reasonably practicable.

Estimated contract values are based on each contractor carrying out 200 vehicle tests per year, but actual volumes may vary based on number of vehicles licensed and because vehicle operators (i.e. taxi companies) select and book their own appointments with the contractors.

NB: contracts signed 6 July 2026, with start date effective 1 July 2026.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

01

The appointed garage will inspect hackney carriage

The appointed garage will inspect hackney carriage and private hire vehicles to ensure they comply.

02

The Council must be notified of

The Council must be notified of the details of any vehicle which has failed to pass inspection immediately following testing or as soon as reasonably practicable.

Derived from the notice text — always confirm against the original documents.

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c706
Stage
award · Awarded
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
064498-2026
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