Tender

Post Office Branch - Coulby Newham

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

17 Mar 2026 at 14:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is inviting tenders for the integration or purchase of a Post Office Main branch at Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough, serving the industry category of post office counter services. Located in the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom, this procurement process involves an active tender stage with key dates including submission deadline on 31 March 2026 and award date on 17 July 2026. The procurement method is open, employing a competitive flexible procedure, including a multi-stage process to assess candidates. The buying organisation, Post Office Limited, a public undertaking, is headquartered at 100 Wood Street, London. Prospective postmasters can expect annual fees ranging from £46,500 to £58,000 in the current location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly appealing to retailers interested in expanding their services through post office counter offerings. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as the contract requires a robust assessment of business plans and finances, and suitability to run a post office branch. Prospective business partners have the chance to reconfigure the branch layout to suit their business needs whilst benefiting from a steady stream of service-driven revenue. To register interest, businesses are invited to submit electronically, ensuring alignment with the light touch concession regime applicable to this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Coulby Newham

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd 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 PS46,500 - PS58,000 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/coulby-newham-post-office-middlesbrough-ts8-0tj?search_term=TS8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024150-2026
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
£46,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£46,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20262 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLC12 South Teesside
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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