Tender

Post Office Branch Barnton

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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06 Feb 2026 at 11:44

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking to integrate a Post Office Local into a retail business in Barnton, United Kingdom, under a procurement process that is currently in the tender stage. This public procurement is managed through a competitive flexible procedure with the final award expected by 6th June 2026. The Post Office aims to establish a partnership with a successful retailer who will incorporate Post Office services into their business, capitalising on the additional footfall and revenue streams. The financial estimation for the Post Office services ranges between £6,500 and £12,500 per annum. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 20th February 2026.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for retailers aiming to expand their service offerings and leverage Post Office branding to attract more customers. Businesses that are well-suited to apply include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are capable of integrating new services into their operations. The procurement process involves a multi-stage assessment of business plans and financial suitability, favouring those who meet the necessary criteria to operate a Post Office branch. This opportunity allows businesses to enhance their market position while providing essential community services.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch Barnton

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Local - integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business, so they can be offered over the same opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business. Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS6,500 - PS12,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further Information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/barnton-post-office-cw8-4hx?search_term=CW8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0649db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010879-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nd.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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