Tender

Post Office Branch - Stirling

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited involves a tender for the Post Office Branch in Stirling, categorised under "Post office counter services." Post Office Limited, a public undertaking located in London, seeks a successful retailer to incorporate or purchase a Post Office Main branch in Stirling, United Kingdom, within the UKM77 region. The process, currently in the tender stage, involves an open and competitive flexible procedure with a light-touch contract approach accelerated to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Interested parties can register their interest by 6 April 2026, with the award period concluding by 6 July 2026. The tender aims to establish a dedicated Post Office area with a full range of services, with estimated fees ranging from £102,150 to £113,500 per annum.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, who have retail capabilities and are looking to expand by incorporating or taking charge of a Post Office branch. Given the light-touch and concession special regime, smaller enterprises can gain substantial exposure and enhance their business footprint while benefiting from predictable annual fees. Post Office Limited requires candidates to successfully pass a financial assessment and demonstrate suitability to run a Post Office branch. Businesses focusing on quality in their business plan and finances are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, gaining access to a substantial public service client base within this region.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Stirling

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase or 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 PS102,150 - PS113,500 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/stirling-post-office-stirling-fk8-2ee?search_term=FK8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020529-2026
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
£102,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,150 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 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
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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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

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

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