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Post Office Branch - Porthleven

Post Office Limited

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19 Oct 2026 at 13:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to add a Post Office Local counter to an existing or proposed retail business in Porthleven. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The counter layout and design will be agreed to fit the business. The opportunity is intended to support a vibrant, sustainable local retail operation. The work is based in Porthleven, Cornwall.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of postmaster candidates. The contract period is set to run from 13 March 2027 to 13 March 2077. The stated gross contract value is £8,000; the tender description estimates Post Office fees at £8,000–£14,000 per annum in the current location. Offers were due by 13 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision period ending 13 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. There is one lot. Evaluation begins with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; applications that do not pass do not proceed. Candidates who pass are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits a retailer able to incorporate a Post Office counter into an existing shop or a proposed retail business in Porthleven. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable. The successful candidate needs a viable business plan and finances that pass the initial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to operate a Post Office branch. The service is designed to share the retailer’s opening hours, so it is best suited to an operator able to provide Post Office services as part of its normal retail operation and agree a workable counter layout with Post Office Limited. The multi-stage process assesses the candidate’s overall suitability rather than simply the retail offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Porthleven

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/porthleven-post-office-helston-tr13-9hq?search_term=TR18 5HL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ac6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098490-2026
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
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 20273 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Mar 2027 - 13 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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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