Tender

Post Office Branch - Bolton-On-Dearne

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

This tender, initiated by Post Office Limited, seeks a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their business in Bolton-On-Dearne, United Kingdom. The procurement process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure designed to assess the suitability of candidates. The tender focuses on post office counter services and aims to integrate these services into a vibrant retail environment. The procurement is under a light touch regime and allows for electronic submissions in English. Interested parties must register their interest by the submission deadline on 16 April 2026, with the award period concluding by 16 July 2026. The contract period commences on 16 July 2026 and is set for a 50-year duration.

This opportunity provides growth potential for small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, allowing them to expand their business by integrating Post Office services into their operations. The annual Post Office fees range from £15,300 to £17,000, presenting a financially beneficial prospect for candidates with a robust business plan. The tender requires a mandatory financial assessment, emphasizing quality criteria such as business suitability and financial stability. Retailers within the United Kingdom who can meet the requirements and are capable of delivering enhanced post office counter services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Bolton-On-Dearne

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to 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 PS15,300 - PS17,000 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/bolton-on-dearne-post-office-rotherham-s63-8ba?search_term=S63

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023600-2026
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
£15,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,300 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
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

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

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