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Post Office Branch - Inchture

Post Office Limited

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01 Oct 2026 at 11:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer for the Inchture Post Office in Perth and Kinross. The successful retailer can purchase the existing business or add Post Office Local services to an existing or proposed retail business. The Local model integrates Post Office counter services into the shop, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design will be agreed to suit the business. The work is the provision of post office counter services within a retail setting.

The buyer invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess candidates’ suitability. The deadline for offers was 29 December 2026 at 23:59; the stated award decision date was 29 January 2027 at 23:59. The contract period is from 28 February 2027 to 28 February 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £19,800–£22,000 per annum; the stated estimated opportunity value is £19,800. 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.

This opportunity is suited to a retailer able to operate a sustainable shop and incorporate Post Office Local counter services into its existing or proposed business. The retailer needs to offer Post Office services during the shop’s opening hours, and should be prepared to agree the branch layout and design with Post Office Limited. The business plan and finances must pass a mandatory assessment before the candidate’s suitability to run a branch is considered. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable applicants.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Inchture

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 PS19,800 - PS22,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/inchture-post-office-perth-ph14-9rn?search_term=PH14 9RN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e7b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092769-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
£19,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,800 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
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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