Tender

Post Office Branch - East Ayton

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is initiating a tender process titled "Post Office Branch - East Ayton" under the industry category of Post Office counter services. Located in East Ayton, the buyer seeks a successful retailer to integrate a Post Office Main branch into their existing or proposed business setup. This procurement is in the tender stage, employing an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Accelerated under a light touch contract framework, the multi-stage assessment process concludes on 14 April 2026. The award period ends on 31 July 2026, preceding the contract start date on the same day, lasting for fifty years. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest electronically by visiting the specified portal, where submissions can be made in English.

This tender offers a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialising in retail operations, particularly those adept at managing public undertakings. With the potential to earn between £52,650 and £58,500 annually from Post Office fees, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to leverage this concession. This opportunity requires a financial assessment and suitability evaluation, aiming at retailers with robust business plans and a keen understanding of Post Office services management. Businesses venturing into this process can expect significant long-term benefits and integration within the UK's postal service network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - East Ayton

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 PS52,650 - PS58,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06797c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029804-2026
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
£52,650 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,650 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 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
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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