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Post Office Branch - Ipswich

Post Office Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Sep 2026 at 15:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 13:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited procured post office counter services for a Post Office Main branch in Ipswich. The requirement is for a successful retailer to incorporate a dedicated Post Office area into an existing or proposed business, providing the full range of Post Office services. The exact layout and design are to be agreed with the retailer to suit the host business. This is a concession-style, light-touch service requirement centred on operating a customer-facing branch alongside another retail business. It is relevant to retailers, convenience operators and other businesses able to accommodate and run a full-service Post Office counter in Ipswich. The buyer is Post Office Limited, a public undertaking.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to MAHAVIR TRADING LTD. The award was made on 6 July 2026 at a gross value of £84,000. The contract is due to run from 7 November 2026 to 7 November 2076. The tender deadline was 24 March 2026, and the award decision period ended on 10 July 2026. The procurement used an open competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated, multi-stage process for assessing postmaster candidate suitability. There was one lot. Evaluation ranked a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances first, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. Two bids were received, with one reaching the final stage. The award was recorded as pending, with the standstill period ending on 17 September 2026 and signature scheduled for 21 September 2026.

This award demonstrates demand from Post Office Limited for retail businesses capable of hosting and operating a full-service Post Office Main branch alongside their existing or planned commercial activity. A credible competitor would need a suitable customer-facing premises in Ipswich, the operational capacity to maintain a dedicated Post Office area, and the ability to deliver the full range of counter services. The assessment places particular emphasis on a robust business plan and sound finances: financial viability must be demonstrated before suitability is assessed. Applicants also need to satisfy Post Office requirements for suitability to run a branch. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making it relevant to established independent retailers and community-led operators.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Ipswich

Notice Description

Post Office Limited 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 PS75,600 - PS84,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06673d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084518-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAHAVIR TRADING LTD

Further Information

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