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Post Office Branch - Allenton

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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29 May 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Post Office Branch - Allenton" was initiated by Post Office Limited, headquartered in London, UK. This process falls under the service industry category, specifically focusing on post office counter services, and is located in Derby within the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is in the completion phase, with the award date recorded as 29th May 2026. The contract period is set to start on 12th June 2026 and will extend until June 2076. The procurement was executed through a direct award method due to unforeseen circumstances necessitating immediate continuity of services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for businesses capable of managing and operating a main post office branch. The decision to award the contract directly was influenced by urgency and the need to maintain existing services without interruption. Small to medium-sized enterprises particularly stand to benefit, and those with capabilities in retail service management or similar venture operations should consider competing for such opportunities. The awarded suppliers, Mr Harjinder Sangha and Mrs Parminder Sangha, indicate that businesses with the capability to sustain long-term service contracts and manage post office facilities will find this tender particularly aligned with their growth objectives.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Allenton

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to run a post office in it's existing location. 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 PS97,650 - PS108,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

Procurement Information

The contract has ended due to an unforeseen event. To ensure continuity of service and maintain the post office at its current location, a direct award has been made.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a931
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050962-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MR HARJINDER SANGHA AND MRS PARMINDER SANGHA

Further Information

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