Tender

Post Office Branch - Coulby Newham

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited focuses on incorporating a new Post Office branch at Coulby Newham, Middlesbrough. The tender, titled "Post Office Branch - Coulby Newham," falls under the services industry category, specifically post office counter services, with the location being in the North East of England (region UKE22). The process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 8th May 2026. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, designed to ensure a robust assessment of potential partners. Interested parties must submit their business plans and demonstrate financial health as part of a mandatory assessment. The contract period is expected to commence on 8th August 2026, extending for a 50-year term.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, seeking to diversify or expand their operational portfolio by incorporating a Post Office branch into their enterprise. Retailers who excel at offering diverse services and possess strong business and financial planning abilities would be well-suited for this contract. The potential for stable annual fees, projected to be between £46,500 and £58,000, makes this a lucrative opportunity for businesses ready to integrate post office services into their existing or new ventures. Furthermore, the light touch regime underscores a supportive environment for the integration process, beneficial for businesses keen on operational growth in the region.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032033-2026
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
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 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
TLE22 North Yorkshire

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

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