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Post Office Branch - Merchant Street

Post Office Limited

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

01 Oct 2026 at 14:03

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 14:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited sought a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business at Merchant Street, London. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, with Post Office services offered during the same opening hours. The layout and design were to be agreed to fit the business. The branch is in London NW2 8AQ.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive, multi-stage process to assess candidates’ suitability. The submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 23:59 BST; the stated award decision date was 16 October 2026 at 23:59 BST. The proposed contract period ran from 16 October 2026 to 16 October 2076. Estimated Post Office fees at the current location were £8,000–£14,000 per year, inclusive of the products listed in the branch information. Assessment began with a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; candidates passing this were assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch. The process was cancelled on 27 August 2026.

This opportunity was aimed at retailers able to integrate Post Office services into a viable shop or other retail business and maintain service alongside their existing opening hours. The retailer needed a credible business plan and finances that could pass the mandatory financial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to operate a Post Office branch. The buyer described the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It could therefore suit an established local retailer or a business proposing a new retail premises, provided it could accommodate the branch operation and demonstrate the required financial and operational suitability. The multi-stage assessment prioritised financial viability before branch-running suitability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Merchant Street

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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 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/merchant-street-post-office-london-nw2-8aq?search_term=NW2 8AQ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b600
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092879-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
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
Postcode Area
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
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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