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Post Office Branch - Finchley

Post Office Limited

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01 Oct 2026 at 09:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Finchley Post Office Main branch, either by purchasing it or incorporating it into an existing or proposed business. The branch would provide a dedicated Post Office area and the full range of Post Office services. Its exact layout and design would be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. This is a post office counter service opportunity, with the branch located in Finchley, London. The requirement is for a retailer to operate the branch as part of a commercial business, rather than for the supply of equipment or a standalone advisory service.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of candidates. The submission deadline was 13 October 2026 at 23:59 BST; the stated award decision deadline was 13 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period was set to run from 13 December 2026 to 13 December 2076. Estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £33,000–£44,000 per year, inclusive of the products listed in the branch information; the procurement value is recorded as £44,000 gross. Evaluation begins with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances. Candidates passing that assessment proceed to an assessment of their suitability to run a Post Office branch.

The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is best suited to a retailer able to take on a Post Office Main branch within an existing business or a proposed venture, and to operate a dedicated counter area providing the full range of Post Office services. Applicants need to present a business plan and finances that pass the buyer’s mandatory financial assessment, then demonstrate suitability to run a branch. The branch layout can be agreed to fit the retailer’s business, offering scope to integrate the Post Office operation with the wider retail premises. The opportunity therefore calls for retail operating capability and a credible, financially sound business plan.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Finchley

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 PS33,000 - PS44,000 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/finchley-post-office-london-n3-3hp?search_term=finchley-greater-london

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092654-2026
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2026 - 13 Dec 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
TLI71 Barnet
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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