Tender

Post Office Branch - Elmswell

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited invites bids for a tender titled "Post Office Branch - Elmswell." The process is currently in the tender stage and represents an opportunity within the services industry, specifically for post office counter services. Located in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom, this procurement involves integrating Post Office services into a retailer's business, with an estimated fee range of £12,600 to £14,000 per annum. The procedure follows an open procurement method, described as a "competitive flexible procedure," and is part of a light touch regulatory framework. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 9th May 2026, and the expected start of the contract period on 9th June 2026.

This tender fosters business growth by inviting established retailers to incorporate a Post Office Local into their operations, thereby enhancing customer engagement and service offerings. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of meeting the suitability criteria to run a Post Office branch. The procurement encourages the development of a sustainable retail business model, offering services aligned with customers' needs throughout extended operating hours. Interested parties need to undergo a multi-stage qualification process, including assessments of their business plan and financial stability, ensuring only capable candidates advance through the selection stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Elmswell

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 PS12,600 - PS14,000 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/elmswell-post-office-bury-st-edmunds-ip30-9bs?search_term=IP30

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011459-2026
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
£12,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire

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

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