Tender

Post Office Branch - Shiphay Collaton

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

13 May 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited, a public undertaking headquartered at 100 Wood Street, London, is actively seeking a successful retailer to integrate a Post Office Local into their existing or prospective retail business. This tender, titled "Post Office Branch - Shiphay Collaton," falls under the services category and pertains to post office counter services. The tender process is in the active stage, utilising an open procurement method known as a competitive flexible procedure. The tender period concludes on 11 August 2026, with an award period ending on 13 September 2026, and it is located in the UKK4 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for retailers looking to expand their offerings by incorporating Post Office services into their business, thereby enhancing customer footfall and service range. The process includes a light touch contract with an accelerated timetable, involving a multi-stage assessment of the postmaster candidate's suitability. The estimated Post Office fees range from £14,000 to £16,000 per annum. Businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with a strong business plan and financial stability, are well-positioned to apply. Interested parties can register and submit their application online, with all proceedings conducted in English.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Shiphay Collaton

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 PS14,000 - PS16,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/shiphay-collaton-post-office-torquay-tq2-7hp?search_term=shiphay-devon

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06980c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044066-2026
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£14,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 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
TLK4 Devon

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

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