Tender

Post Office Branch - Metro Centre

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

08 Apr 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a proactive retailer to manage a Post Office Main branch at Metro Centre, located in the UK region UKC22. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and falls under the services category with a focus on post office counter services. The tender is open, employing a competitive flexible procedure, and aims to integrate the Post Office branch into an existing or new retail business. The procurement involves a multi-stage assessment to determine the suitability of candidates to operate the branch. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 8th May 2026, and the award is expected to conclude by 8th August 2026. The contract will commence in August 2026 and span until August 2076.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their offerings by incorporating a Post Office Main service into their retail operations. The estimated annual fees for the Post Office services range between £48,500 and £60,500, which can provide a steady income stream. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial, given its nature and scope. The process is designed to assess business acumen and financial viability, making it ideal for businesses with a solid business plan and a keen interest in delivering post office services as part of their portfolio.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Metro Centre

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 PS48,500 - PS60,500 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/metro-centre-post-office-gateshead-ne11-9yp?search_term=NE11

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032043-2026
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
£48,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,500 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
TLC22 Tyneside

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

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