Tender

Post Office Branch - Ipplepen

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

18 Mar 2026 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Post Office Limited to establish a Post Office Local branch in Ipplepen, integrating services into a retailer's existing or proposed business. The tender is open for the competitive flexible procedure, aiming to enhance local post office counter services within the UK, specifically in regions such as UKK42. The main procurement category is services under the concession and light touch regime, above threshold. Interested parties must register their interest by 18th April 2026, with the awarding process concluding on 18th July 2026. The procurement method involves an accelerated, multi-stage process to assess candidate suitability, including a mandatory financial assessment and suitability criteria for running a post office branch.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for retailers seeking to expand their business by integrating postal services with their offerings. Post Office Limited offers estimated fees between £31,000 - £34,500 annually, making this an enticing prospect for sustainable business ventures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as this process aligns well with their capabilities, promoting local economic growth. Businesses with robust financial health and a strategic business plan that meets the Post Office's standards stand a favourable chance to succeed and benefit from long-term growth within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Ipplepen

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 PS31,000 - PS34,500 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/ipplepen-post-office-newtown-abbot-tq12-5tn?search_term=TQ12

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024692-2026
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
£31,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jul 2026 - 18 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
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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
TLK42 Torbay
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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