Tender

Post Office Branch - Keighley

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is conducting a public procurement process to establish a Post Office Branch in Keighley, United Kingdom. The tender is categorised under "Post office counter services" within the services industry and is currently in the Tender stage. Located in London, the contracting opportunity is facilitated through an open procurement method, operating on a competitive flexible procedure that includes a multi-stage assessment of postmaster candidate suitability. The tender began on 28th April 2026, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th May 2026. The award decision is anticipated by 28th August 2026, leading into a contract period starting the same day and extending over 50 years to 2076.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial prospects for business growth, especially for retailers looking to diversify or enhance their service offerings. Ideal candidates would be established SMEs or VCSEs with the capacity to incorporate a dedicated Post Office area into their business format, potentially earning annual fees ranging from £99,500 to £110,000. This flexible procurement opens the door for innovative retailers in proximity to Keighley to showcase their suitability and strategic approach, especially those adept at meeting financial requirements and running a specialised branch. Interested businesses can register and submit electronically, ensuring ease of engagement in English.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Keighley

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 PS99,500 - PS110,000 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/keighley-post-office-keighley-bd21-3qe?search_term=BD21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038719-2026
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
£99,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£99,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 28 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLE41 Bradford

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

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