Tender

Post Office Branch - Thetford

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 15:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited, located in London, is seeking a retailer willing to integrate a Post Office Main branch into their business. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a focus on post office counter services within the Thetford region, UKG1. The opportunity is open under a competitive flexible procedure as a concession light-touch regime. Potential candidates need to express interest by the end of the tender period on 23rd February 2026. The contract, valued between £49,000 and £61,000 per annum, will begin on 9th June 2026 and will conclude in 2076. This initiative follows legislative guidelines from the UKPGA 2023/54, ensuring compliance and transparency.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that have the capacity to handle retail operations. Businesses keen on expanding their service range with financial and postal services would be well-suited. The process involves a multi-stage evaluation of business plans and finances, making it ideal for firms with solid financial management practices and a strategic growth plan in place. Successful applicants will benefit from a stable revenue stream from Post Office fees, contributing to substantial long-term business growth. To register interest, businesses should ensure they meet the suitability criteria and proceed with the electronic submission process in English.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Thetford

Notice Description

ost Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS49,000 - PS61,000 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/thetford-post-office-thetford-ip24-2aa?search_term=IP24

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011476-2026
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
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 20262 weeks 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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