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title: "Post Office Branch - East Ayton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06797c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Post Office Branch - East Ayton

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06797c

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is initiating a tender process titled "Post Office Branch - East Ayton" under the industry category of Post Office counter services. Located in East Ayton, the buyer seeks a successful retailer to integrate a Post Office Main branch into their existing or proposed business setup. This procurement is in the tender stage, employing an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. Accelerated under a light touch contract framework, the multi-stage assessment process concludes on 14 April 2026. The award period ends on 31 July 2026, preceding the contract start date on the same day, lasting for fifty years. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest electronically by visiting the specified portal, where submissions can be made in English.

This tender offers a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses specialising in retail operations, particularly those adept at managing public undertakings. With the potential to earn between £52,650 and £58,500 annually from Post Office fees, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to leverage this concession. This opportunity requires a financial assessment and suitability evaluation, aiming at retailers with robust business plans and a keen understanding of Post Office services management. Businesses venturing into this process can expect significant long-term benefits and integration within the UK's postal service network.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase or incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS52,650 - PS58,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029804-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,650 |
| Lots value | £52,650 |
| 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 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029804-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029804-2026
  31st March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/east-ayton-post-office-scarborough-yo13-9hl?search_term=YO13
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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