Tender

Post Office Branch - Tamworth

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

05 May 2026 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited seeks a competent retailer to integrate a Post Office Main branch into their business framework, located in Tamworth. This opportunity falls under the services category and is structured as a public concession utilizing an open, competitive flexible procedure. Notably, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 5th June 2026 and an award deadline set for 5th September 2026. The project has a projected contract value starting at £77,850 per annum, reflecting the revenues available from offering comprehensive post office counter services.

This tender presents an attractive opportunity for businesses desiring diversification and expansion through steady income potential and community engagement. Ideal participants would be retailers with established operations or plans who can dedicate a space for a Post Office Main branch, offering the full spectrum of services. This is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement's light-touch, small business-friendly regime and the requirement for a rigorous, quality-focused adaptive business plan and financial assessment. Successful candidates will effectively leverage this chance to enhance their service portfolio and local footprint significantly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Tamworth

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to 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 PS77,850 - PS86,500 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/tamworth-post-office-tamworth-b79-7dh?search_term=B79

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041142-2026
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
£77,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
£77,850 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 5 Sep 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
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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