Tender

Post Office Branch - Peterculter Post Office

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, is currently active under the tender stage. This tender aims to find a successful retailer interested in purchasing the current business or incorporating a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business in Peterculter, UKM50 region. The industry category falls under post office counter services. The procurement method employed is an open and competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 4th April 2026, and the awarded contract commencing on 3rd July 2026, lasting until 2076. The contract award process offers £14,500 to £18,000 annually for integrating Post Office services into a sustainable retail business under a concession and light-touch regime.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) given the nature of the Post Office services integration. Retailers with a robust business plan and financial standing will find this prospect appealing, as the financial assessment is a critical part of the eligibility criteria. Successful candidates will have the chance to enhance their business footprint by offering extended opening hours and creating a varied retail environment complemented by Post Office services. The multi-stage assessment process ensures that retailers' suitability to run a Post Office branch meets the expected criteria, paving the way for business growth in the postal counter service sector.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Peterculter Post Office

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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 PS14,500 - PS18,000 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/peterculter-post-office-peterculter-ab14-0uq?search_term=AB14

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066239
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019536-2026
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
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

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