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Post Office Branch - Wellington

Post Office Limited

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26 Aug 2026 at 14:52

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 Wellington. The service is post office counter provision (CPV 64114000), integrated into a wider shop or other sustainable retail operation. The successful retailer would offer Post Office services during the same opening hours as the host business. The counter’s layout and design will be agreed with the retailer to fit the business. This opportunity suits operators planning to add postal and related counter services to an established premises, or entrepreneurs developing a new retail business capable of hosting a Post Office Local. The requirement is classified as a service concession under the light-touch regime.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The tender submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The evaluation first requires a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; candidates passing this proceed to the suitability assessment for running a Post Office branch. The contract is scheduled to run from 3 November 2026 to 3 November 2076. The published gross estimated value is £8,000. The tender also states that estimated Post Office fees at the current location are in the range of £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. The award decision was due by 3 October 2026 at 23:59.

This opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized businesses and to voluntary, community or social enterprises with a viable retail proposition. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through their business plan and finances, and satisfy the buyer that they are suitable to run a Post Office branch. The host operation should be able to provide a sustainable retail environment and accommodate Post Office services within its normal opening hours. Relevant applicants may include convenience stores, independent retailers and operators developing a new shop who want to add a Post Office Local counter. The successful business would need sufficient operational capacity to run the counter reliably alongside its existing or proposed retail activities, with the branch design agreed to suit the premises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Wellington

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/wellington-post-office-ta21-8aa?search_term=TA21 8AA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ecce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081400-2026
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
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 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
TLK23 Somerset CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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