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Post Office Branch - Summerhill Avenue

Post Office Limited

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12 Oct 2026 at 12:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local counter into an existing or proposed retail business at Summerhill Avenue, Belfast. The service combines Post Office services with the retailer’s business, with both offered during the same opening hours. The counter’s layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to fit the business. The requirement is for post office counter services, delivered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The opportunity is intended for a retailer able to operate a sustainable shop alongside the Post Office service, rather than for a standalone post office operator. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of candidates’ suitability. The deadline for submissions was 20 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time; the planned decision date was 20 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period was set to run from 20 December 2026 to 20 December 2076. Estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the published procurement value is £8,000 gross. There is one lot. Assessment begins with a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; applications passing this proceed to an assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The opportunity reached the tender stage, when the buyer invited offers.

This suits retailers able to integrate a Post Office Local into an existing shop or a proposed retail business and provide Post Office services alongside their normal retail offer. The operating model is designed to share the retailer’s opening hours, and the branch layout can be tailored by agreement to fit the business. Candidates need a viable business plan and finances strong enough to pass a mandatory financial assessment before suitability is considered. They must also demonstrate that they meet the requirements for running a Post Office branch. The buyer identifies small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises as suitable. The multi-stage selection means applicants need both financial viability and the practical suitability to operate the branch successfully.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Summerhill Avenue

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/summerhill-ave-post-office-belfast-bt5-7hd?search_term=belfast-county-antrim

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096030-2026
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
12 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2026 - 20 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
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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