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Post Office Branch - Penshaw

Post Office Limited

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23 Jul 2026 at 09:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local counter into an existing or proposed retail business in Penshaw. The requirement is for post office counter services, integrated into a wider shop or other sustainable retail operation. The successful retailer would provide Post Office services during the host business’s opening hours, with the precise counter layout and design agreed to suit the premises and business. This is a service opportunity rather than a standalone construction or supply contract. It will suit retailers that want to add post office services to an established customer-facing operation, or businesses being developed with this additional service in mind. The procurement is treated as a concession and a light-touch service requirement.

The process reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses an accelerated, multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. The deadline for registering interest and submitting an offer is 3 August 2026 at 23:59. The expected award decision deadline is 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is 3 October 2026 to 3 October 2076. The estimated gross value is £8,000. The single opportunity is assessed first through a mandatory pass/fail financial assessment of the business plan and finances; applications that fail do not proceed. The second assessment considers suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized retailers, voluntary, community and social enterprises, and other customer-facing businesses able to integrate a Post Office Local into their premises. The key commercial requirement is a viable existing or proposed retail operation with opening hours that can support Post Office services. Applicants need to demonstrate financial credibility through their business plan and finances, as this is a mandatory gateway assessment. They must also satisfy the buyer’s suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. Businesses with retail management capability, sound financial planning, customer service experience and the operational capacity to provide counter services alongside their main activities are likely to be well placed. The successful applicant will work with Post Office Limited on the branch layout and design.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Penshaw

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. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/penshaw-post-office-dh4-7ab?search_term=DH4 7AB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d16d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069441-2026
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2026 - 4 Oct 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
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
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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