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title: "Post Office Branch - Bottesford"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065639"
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buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Post Office Branch - Bottesford

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065639

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## Summary

Post Office Limited has launched a tender process seeking a retailer to integrate a Post Office Local into a new or existing business at Bottesford, Scunthorpe. This opportunity falls under the category of post office counter services and is accessible through a competitive flexible procedure, characterised by its accelerated nature due to the light touch contract requirements. Interested parties must submit their applications by the deadline of 17th March 2026, with the tender award planned for 17th June 2026. Post Office Limited operates from London and holds the responsibility as the buyer, aiming to establish post office services that align with retail business operations in the specified region, UKF3.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of accommodating post office services within their operations. Ideally suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), candidates must undergo a multi-stage assessment evaluating both business plan strength and suitability to manage the branch. The venture promises annual fees ranging from £13,000 to £16,000, enhancing retail offerings and customer footprint. Businesses considering this tender must ensure robust financial health to pass mandatory assessments critical to participating in subsequent evaluation rounds.

## Notice

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 PS13,000 - PS16,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/bottesford-post-office-scunthorpe-dn17-2qy?search_term=DN17

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014406-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000 |
| Lots value | £13,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 15:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014406-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014392-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014406-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014392-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/bottesford-post-office-scunthorpe-dn17-2qy?search_term=DN17
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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