Tender

Post Office Branch - Ipswich

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is currently in the Tender stage of a procurement process aiming to partner with a retailer in Ipswich to manage a Post Office Main branch. Located in the UK region of UKH14, this opportunity falls under the 'services' industry category with a focus on Post Office counter services. The competitive flexible procedure is open, providing a light touch process that includes a multi-stage assessment for postmaster candidates. Key dates include the tender period ending on 24th March 2026 and the award period closing on 10th July 2026, while the contract itself spans a remarkable fifty years from the latter award date. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest through the prescribed electronic submission method.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for businesses, especially those with existing retail capabilities looking to expand their offerings by incorporating Post Office services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable candidates due to the contract's nature which allows for flexibility and integration into an existing business model. The tender prioritises quality in its award criteria, assessing business plans, finances, and the capability to manage a Post Office branch, making it an excellent fit for established retailers aiming to diversify their services and increase their market presence.

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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. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ipswich-post-office-ipswich-ip1-5bd?search_term=IP1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06673d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021765-2026
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
£75,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 10 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

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

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