Tender

Post Office Branch - Bedwell Crescent

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Post Office Limited for a project titled "Post Office Branch - Bedwell Crescent," focusing on incorporating Post Office services into a retail business. This tender falls under the services category, specifically post office counter services, and is located in the UKH23 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is open and includes a competitive flexible procedure. The tender is currently in the "tender" stage, with submissions being accepted electronically in English until 21 May 2026. The award period is scheduled to conclude on 21 August 2026. Interested parties can register their interest via the dedicated online portal provided by Post Office Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for retailers interested in integrating Post Office services into their existing operations, offering an annual estimated fee in the range of £19,530 to £21,500. The tender is particularly favourable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The procurement process involves evaluating candidates based on the quality of their business plan and financial assessments, ensuring they meet the necessary suitability criteria to operate a Post Office branch. Participating businesses will engage in a multi-stage assessment, primed to enhance their retail offerings with Post Office services.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Bedwell Crescent

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 PS19,530 - PS21,500 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/bedwell-crescent-post-office-stevenage-sg1-1na?search_term=SG1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036212-2026
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
£19,530 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,530 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 21 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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

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

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