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Post Office Branch - Dalgety Bay

Post Office Limited

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25 Aug 2026 at 10:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Dalgety Bay Post Office in Dunfermline, either by purchasing the existing business or incorporating a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The requirement is for post office counter services integrated into a vibrant, sustainable retail operation, with Post Office services available during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. The opportunity is categorised as a service concession and is delivered at the existing branch location in Dalgety Bay, Scotland. It may suit retailers seeking to add post office services to an established premises or to develop a new combined retail and postal operation.

The procurement has 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. Applications were due by 24 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC, with the award period ending on 24 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The single lot has an estimated value of £8,000 gross, while the current Post Office fees are estimated at £8,000 to £14,000 per year. The contract period is 24 January 2027 to 24 January 2077. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation is sequential: applicants must first pass a mandatory financial assessment of their business plan and finances, then pass the suitability assessment for running a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an SME, voluntary, community or social enterprise with an existing retail business, or a credible proposal for a new retail premises that can accommodate a Post Office Local. Applicants need sufficient financial standing to pass the mandatory financial assessment and should be able to present a viable business plan. The successful operator will need the suitability to run a Post Office branch and the practical ability to integrate counter services into the wider retail operation. Relevant strengths include retail management, customer-facing service delivery, dependable staffing, suitable premises and the capacity to maintain Post Office services throughout the business’s normal opening hours. The arrangement may be relevant to retailers seeking a long-term additional service or community-focused operators expanding local access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Dalgety Bay

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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/dalgety-bay-post-office-dunfermline-ky11-9yd?search_term=KY11 9YD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080725-2026
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
25 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jan 2027 - 24 Jan 2077 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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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