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Post Office Branch - Kidwelly

Post Office Limited

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16 Sep 2026 at 18:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to purchase or incorporate a Post Office Main branch within an existing or proposed business in Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire. The service is post office counter provision, with a dedicated Post Office area and the full range of Post Office services. The exact layout and design of the branch will be agreed with the successful retailer to fit the business. The opportunity is classified as a service and is being procured under a concession and light-touch regime. It may suit a retailer looking to add a substantial public-facing service to an existing shop or another suitable commercial premises, or a business planning a new retail operation around the branch.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess candidate suitability. The deadline for registering interest and submitting an application is 30 September 2026 at 23:59 BST. The intended award period ends on 30 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC, and the contract is scheduled to run from 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2076. There is one lot, with a gross value of £15,000. Estimated Post Office fees for the current location are stated as £15,000–£19,000 per year. Applications may be submitted electronically in English. Evaluation starts with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer or a business proposing a new retail venture that can accommodate a dedicated Post Office area and deliver a full range of counter services. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through the mandatory business-plan and finance assessment; failing it prevents progression to the suitability assessment. They must also meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch, so relevant retail management, customer service and operational experience will be useful in demonstrating readiness, although the published criteria focus on suitability rather than naming particular qualifications or accreditations. The arrangement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Businesses should be able to operate a long-term branch service from suitable premises in Kidwelly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Kidwelly

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase or incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS15,000 - PS19,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/kidwelly-post-office-kidwelly-sa17-4uh?search_term=SA17 4UH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087981-2026
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 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
TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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