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Post Office Branch - Dodworth

Post Office Limited

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01 Oct 2026 at 11:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Post Office branch in Dodworth, either by purchasing the existing business or adding a Post Office Local counter to an existing or planned retail business. The service involves providing Post Office counter services from within a retail operation, with Post Office services available during the retailer’s opening hours. The counter’s layout and design will be agreed to suit the business. The branch serves Dodworth, in South Yorkshire.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with a multi-stage assessment of candidates. The process reached tender stage. The contract is scheduled to run from 28 February 2027 to 28 February 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the published estimated value is £8,000 gross. The buyer set a tender submission deadline of 29 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC and an award decision date of 29 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The assessment first applies a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; applicants who fail do not proceed. Candidates passing this stage are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This opportunity suits a retailer able to operate a sustainable, active shop and integrate Post Office Local services into its retail offer. It can also suit an operator proposing a new retail business, or a buyer seeking to acquire the current business. The branch’s counter design can be adapted to the retailer’s premises and operating model, and Post Office services are to be offered during the same opening hours as the shop. Bidders need a credible business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The multi-stage assessment makes financial viability a threshold requirement before branch-running suitability is considered. The notice specifically identifies SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as suitable participants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Dodworth

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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/dodworth-post-office-s75-3rf?search_term=S75 3RF

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092758-2026
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
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Dec 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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