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Post Office Branch - Marpool Lane

Post Office Limited

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18 Sep 2026 at 11:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business at the Marpool Lane branch. The service is a post office counter integrated into a wider retail operation, allowing Post Office services to be provided during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. The requirement is for post office counter services, classified under CPV 64114000, and is treated as a service concession under the light-touch regime. It is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The opportunity is relevant to retailers able to add and operate a Post Office counter alongside their main business.

The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated timetable for a light-touch contract. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster suitability. The tender submission deadline was 30 September 2026 at 23:59 BST, with the award decision due by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2076. The tender and lot values are £8,000 gross. The description also gives estimated Post Office fees at the current location of £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; applications passing this stage are then assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer or a business proposing a viable new retail operation that can incorporate a Post Office Local without separating it from the main premises. Applicants need to demonstrate financial standing through a business plan and financial assessment, as failure at this mandatory stage prevents further consideration. They must also meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch and show that their business model can support integrated counter services during its opening hours. The process is designed for postmaster candidates and may suit smaller businesses, community enterprises and social enterprises as well as commercial retailers. The successful applicant will work with Post Office Limited on the counter’s layout and design, allowing the service to be fitted around the existing or proposed retail business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Marpool Lane

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/marpool-lane-post-office-dy11-5da?search_term=DY11 5DA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07754d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088618-2026
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
18 Sep 20263 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
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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