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title: "Compliance Testing of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles 2020-22"
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# Compliance Testing of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles 2020-22

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79e2517a-a54b-455b-af34-9fa2b00041a0

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council is overseeing a public procurement process for the "Compliance Testing of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles 2020-22". This tender falls under the services category, specifically fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, with an estimated value of £30,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The tender period ended on 17th February 2020, and the contract commenced on 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2022. The geographical location for this contract is in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in vehicle inspections and maintenance services. Businesses capable of performing compliance testing and inspections based on the Council's strict conditions and legislative requirements would be well-positioned to participate. The successful suppliers, Cheriton Motor House and S & S Vehicles LTD, exemplify the potential for SMEs to engage in local government contracts, leveraging their expertise to secure similar opportunities in future procurement processes.

## Notice

inspection of hackney carriage and private hire vehicles to ensure they comply with the Council's Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle and Driver Conditions and Procedures as may be amended from time to time, in addition to all legislative requirements relating to vehicle condition. All Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles have to be inspected twice each year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7a6337-5dcc-4160-8561-823d8a5db129 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHERITON MOTOR HOUSE; S & S VEHICLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7a6337-5dcc-4160-8561-823d8a5db129

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c7a6337-5dcc-4160-8561-823d8a5db129
  30th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/your-council/council-information/contracting

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