Tender

Post office Branch - Two Ball Lonnen

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is conducting a procurement process for the integration or purchase of a Post Office Main branch at Two Ball Lonnen, Newcastle upon Tyne, aimed at retailers within the industry category of post office counter services. The tender stage commenced on 17 March 2026 and will conclude on 14 April 2026, with the subsequent award period ending on 17 July 2026. Businesses interested in this competitive flexible procedure should note the accelerated multi-stage process designed to assess the suitability of candidates. The procurement method is open and falls under a light touch regime, providing services above the threshold value.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) with a robust business plan and financial stability to expand by integrating a dedicated Post Office area with a full range of services into their business. It is especially suitable for businesses looking to enhance community service offerings in the UKC22 region. The estimated annual fee ranges from £31,500 to £35,000, which reflects the scope and profitability potential of operating a Post Office Main branch. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest electronically via the specified submission method to enhance their business presence and services within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Post office Branch - Two Ball Lonnen

Notice Description

Post Office Limited 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 PS31,500 - PS35,000 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/two-ball-lonnen-post-office-newcastle-upon-tyne-ne4-9rx?search_term=NE4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024127-2026
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
£31,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£31,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 17 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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

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