Tender

Post Office Branch - Solihull

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is inviting tenders for integrating a Post Office Main branch into an existing or proposed business in Solihull, as part of their ongoing procurement process. The procurement is conducted using an 'open competitive flexible procedure', directed towards concession and light touch regimes. The process aims to assess the suitability of businesses to serve as postmasters, providing a full range of counter services under industry category CPV 64114000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18th May 2026 and the anticipated award by 8th September 2026. The procurement process involves several stages, beginning with an accelerated multi-stage assessment to identify suitable candidates.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for retailers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), aiming to expand their service offerings through a high-traffic post office location. Successful candidates can expect to manage a dedicated Post Office area with an estimated income from Post Office fees ranging from £96,300 to £128,400 per year. This opportunity is ideal for businesses with a solid business plan and financial stability, as these factors are crucial in the selection criteria. Retailers with effective resource management and service delivery capabilities will have the potential to significantly benefit from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Solihull

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 PS96,300 - PS128,400 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/solihull-post-office-solihull-b91-3az?search_term=solihull-west-midlands

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06950e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042680-2026
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
£96,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,300 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 8 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
TLG32 Solihull
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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