Tender

Post Office Branch - Portsmouth

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Post Office Limited, located in London, United Kingdom. The tender is for a service contract titled "Post Office Branch - Portsmouth," within the post office counter services industry category. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 6th March 2026. The procurement method is open, utilizing a competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated justification under a light touch regime. The total estimated contract value is between £6,500 and £12,500 per annum. The contract will commence on 6th June 2026 with an expected duration until June 2076, in Portsmouth, within the UKJ3 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those experienced in operating service-oriented ventures. Companies looking to expand their footprint in postal and government services will find this opportunity particularly appealing due to the long-term nature and the public service aspect of the contract. The procurement process involves a multi-stage assessment, including a mandatory financial assessment and an evaluation of the candidate's suitability to run a post office branch. Businesses capable of demonstrating robust business plans and financial health alongside experience in similar service operations should consider competing for this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Portsmouth

Notice Description

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/portsmouth-post-office-portsmouth-po1-1ab?search_term=PO1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011032-2026
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
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

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

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