Tender

Post Office Branch - Isle of Colonsay

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited is seeking to appoint a provider for the operation of the Post Office Branch located on the Isle of Colonsay. This tender falls under the services category, specifically post office counter services, with a procurement stage currently active. The procedure being used is an open, competitive flexible approach, accelerated under a light touch contract regime. Businesses must express interest by 16th April 2026. The contract commencement is anticipated to begin on 16th July 2026, with a significant opportunity spanning 50 years. The tender is above-threshold and invites submissions electronically, primarily in English.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by capitalising on a long-term contract. Businesses adept at financial management and with strategic skills for operating a post office would find this opportunity beneficial. The assessment criteria emphasise the business plan and suitability to manage the branch effectively, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates capable of enhancing community services on the Isle of Colonsay.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Isle of Colonsay

Notice Description

Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS11,000 - PS13,500 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/isle-of-colonsay-post-office-isle-of-colonsay-pa61-7yw?search_term=PA61

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023591-2026
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
£11,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£11,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 16 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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

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

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