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Post Office Branch - South Petherton

Post Office Limited

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25 Sep 2026 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to add a Post Office Local branch to an existing or proposed retail business in South Petherton. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, allowing customers to access both during the same opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed to fit the retailer’s premises and operation. This is a retail-based service opportunity, rather than a contract to supply goods or carry out construction work. The specified delivery location is South Petherton, Somerset.

The buyer invited offers through a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure to assess candidates’ suitability to become a postmaster. The tender submission deadline was 23 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 25 January 2027. The contract period is set to run from 25 January 2027 to 25 January 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year, inclusive of the products listed in the branch information; the tender’s published value is £8,000 gross. There is one lot. Assessment starts with a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; candidates who pass then undergo an assessment of their suitability to run a Post Office branch.

The opportunity is aimed at retailers able to incorporate Post Office services into an existing or planned shop and operate both offers over the same opening hours. The buyer says the branch design and layout can be agreed to suit the retailer’s business, making this relevant to operators whose premises and retail model can accommodate a counter service. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable to compete. Applicants need a viable business plan and finances that pass the mandatory assessment, followed by evidence that they meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The stated process assesses candidate suitability in stages; the first financial hurdle must be cleared to progress.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - South Petherton

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. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/south-petherton-post-office-south-petherton-ta13-5bw?search_term=TA13

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077a86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090983-2026
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 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 25 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
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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