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Post Office Branch - Moffat

Post Office Limited

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10 Sep 2026 at 15:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited procured the operation of a Post Office branch in Moffat. The requirement was for a successful retailer either to purchase the existing business or incorporate a Post Office branch into an existing or proposed retail business. The service is post office counter services, covering the continued operation of the branch at its current location in Moffat. This is a services requirement under a concession and light-touch regime. The buying organisation is Post Office Limited, a public undertaking. The selected supplier is based in Dumfries and the service is delivered in the Moffat area of Scotland. The opportunity is therefore relevant to retailers, forecourt operators, convenience businesses and other organisations able to host and operate a local Post Office branch as part of a wider business.

The procurement is complete and was awarded by direct award to ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED. The rationale was to maintain continuity of service at the current location after the previous contract ended because of a director resignation. The award value is £30,500 gross in GBP, while the estimated Post Office fees for the current location were £29,000 to £30,500 per annum. The award was recorded on 10 September 2026. The contract period runs from 24 November 2026 to 24 November 2076, with signature scheduled for 24 September 2026. There was one completed lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is marked pending, and the procedure used was a direct award rather than an open competition. The selected supplier is ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED.

This award shows that Post Office Limited uses a direct-award route where continuity of a local branch is needed, and that a small or medium-sized retailer can be selected to operate the service. A credible future competitor would need to run reliable post office counter services while maintaining a viable retail business around them. Relevant capability includes experience managing a customer-facing shop, forecourt or service-station operation; suitable premises in or near the required community; trained staff able to deliver counter transactions accurately; and the operational resilience to keep the branch running consistently. Businesses considering similar requirements should be able to demonstrate how a Post Office branch would be integrated into an existing or proposed business, how local customer access would be maintained, and how they would manage the responsibilities of a long-term operating arrangement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Moffat

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office branch into their existing or proposed business. Estimated Post Office Fees: Estimated Post Office fees in the current location in the range of PS29,000 to PS30,500 per annum.

Procurement Information

The contract has ended due to a director resignation. To ensure the continuity of service and maintain the post office at its current location, a direct award has been made.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f737
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086048-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2026 - 24 Nov 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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