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Post Office Branch - Mid Calder

Post Office Limited

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25 Aug 2026 at 10:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a successful retailer for the Post Office branch in Mid Calder, Scotland. The opportunity involves either purchasing the current business or incorporating a Post Office Local service into an existing or proposed retail business. The selected retailer would provide post office counter services as part of a vibrant, sustainable shop or other retail operation. Services should be available during the retailer’s normal opening hours, with the precise layout and design agreed with Post Office Limited to suit the business. This is a service concession focused on operating a local post office within a retail setting, rather than a conventional supply contract. The opportunity is relevant to retailers, prospective shop operators and businesses considering adding post office services to their premises.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited has invited offers through an open, accelerated competitive flexible procedure. It is a multi-stage process assessing postmaster candidate suitability under the light-touch regime. The tender submission deadline is 24 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision period ending on 24 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. There is one lot, with an estimated gross value of £8,000. The current estimated Post Office fees are stated as £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. The contract period is 24 January 2027 to 24 January 2077. Applications may be submitted electronically in English. Evaluation starts with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; candidates must pass this before suitability to run a Post Office branch is assessed.

This opportunity suits an established retailer, a new retail venture or an organisation seeking to add post office services to its premises. Applicants need a viable and sustainable retail business model, supported by a credible business plan and finances that can pass the mandatory financial assessment. They must also demonstrate suitability to run a Post Office branch and meet the relevant postmaster requirements. The arrangement may suit small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises. Businesses with experience operating customer-facing retail services, managing staffed premises and maintaining consistent opening hours are likely to be well placed. Applicants should be prepared to adapt their premises and agree a suitable service layout and design with Post Office Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Mid Calder

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/mid-calder-post-office-eh53-0ap?search_term=EH53 0AP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eb4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080733-2026
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
TLM78 West Lothian
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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