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Post Office Branch - Sclattie Park

Post Office Limited

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16 Oct 2026 at 15:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Sclattie Park Post Office in Aberdeen, either by purchasing the existing business or adding a Post Office Local to an existing or proposed retail business. The service involves providing Post Office counter services within a retail operation, with Post Office services available during the retailer’s opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed to fit the business. The location is Sclattie Park, Aberdeen. The opportunity is for a retail operator able to combine day-to-day retail trading with local Post Office services.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess candidates’ suitability. Applications are assessed first through a mandatory pass-or-fail review of the business plan and finances; candidates who pass are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch. The deadline for submissions was 15 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision due by 15 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is scheduled to run from 15 March 2027 to 15 March 2077. The estimated gross value is £10,000. The branch’s estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £10,000–£12,500 per annum. This is a single opportunity, considered suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity is suited to a retailer able to operate a sustainable local business while incorporating Post Office services into its existing or planned premises. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate financial viability through a business plan and pass the initial financial assessment before their suitability to run a Post Office branch is considered. The staged assessment makes the ability to meet both the financial test and the branch suitability requirements central to competing. Retailers that can align Post Office service hours with their own opening hours and work with Post Office Limited to agree a suitable layout and design are well placed to pursue it. The contract offers scope for a long-term retail and postal-service operation in Aberdeen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Sclattie Park

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 PS10,000 - PS12,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/sclattie-park-post-office-aberdeen-ab21-9dh?search_term=AB21 9DH

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0789d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098082-2026
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20273 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 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
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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