---
title: "Post Office Branch - Isle of Colonsay"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b35"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Post Office Branch - Isle of Colonsay

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b35

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited is seeking to appoint a provider for the operation of the Post Office Branch located on the Isle of Colonsay. This tender falls under the services category, specifically post office counter services, with a procurement stage currently active. The procedure being used is an open, competitive flexible approach, accelerated under a light touch contract regime. Businesses must express interest by 16th April 2026. The contract commencement is anticipated to begin on 16th July 2026, with a significant opportunity spanning 50 years. The tender is above-threshold and invites submissions electronically, primarily in English.

This tender offers a robust opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business by capitalising on a long-term contract. Businesses adept at financial management and with strategic skills for operating a post office would find this opportunity beneficial. The assessment criteria emphasise the business plan and suitability to manage the branch effectively, ensuring the selection of qualified candidates capable of enhancing community services on the Isle of Colonsay.

## Notice

Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of PS11,000 - PS13,500 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/isle-of-colonsay-post-office-isle-of-colonsay-pa61-7yw?search_term=PA61

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023591-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| Lots value | £11,000 |
| 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023591-2026
  16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/isle-of-colonsay-post-office-isle-of-colonsay-pa61-7yw?search_term=PA61
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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