Tender

Post Office Branch - Arundel Drive

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a qualified retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into their existing or proposed business as part of the procurement process titled "Post Office Branch - Arundel Drive." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on post office counter services, and is within the UKJ region in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, employing an open, competitive flexible procedure with a light touch contract. Interested candidates must register by 9th July 2026, and the contract award period ends on 10th October 2026. The project offers an estimated annual Post Office fee ranging from £15,750 to £17,500.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for retailers, particularly those operating under small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses with a robust business plan and financial capacity are well-suited for this opportunity, which requires an assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. By integrating Post Office services with their retail operations, businesses can enhance their service offerings and customer reach. The procurement method encourages new market entrants through its accelerated multi-stage assessment process, providing a viable growth pathway for innovative and flexible retail operations.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Arundel Drive

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 PS15,750 - PS17,500 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/arundel-drive-post-office-fareham-po16-7nu?search_term=PO16 7NU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054664-2026
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
£15,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,750 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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