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title: "Post Office Branch - Metro Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e3b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Post Office Branch - Metro Centre

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e3b

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a proactive retailer to manage a Post Office Main branch at Metro Centre, located in the UK region UKC22. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and falls under the services category with a focus on post office counter services. The tender is open, employing a competitive flexible procedure, and aims to integrate the Post Office branch into an existing or new retail business. The procurement involves a multi-stage assessment to determine the suitability of candidates to operate the branch. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 8th May 2026, and the award is expected to conclude by 8th August 2026. The contract will commence in August 2026 and span until August 2076.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their offerings by incorporating a Post Office Main service into their retail operations. The estimated annual fees for the Post Office services range between £48,500 and £60,500, which can provide a steady income stream. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial, given its nature and scope. The process is designed to assess business acumen and financial viability, making it ideal for businesses with a solid business plan and a keen interest in delivering post office services as part of their portfolio.

## 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 PS48,500 - PS60,500 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/metro-centre-post-office-gateshead-ne11-9yp?search_term=NE11

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032043-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2026 - 8 Aug 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,500 |
| Lots value | £48,500 |
| 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 | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 14:20 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032043-2026
  8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/metro-centre-post-office-gateshead-ne11-9yp?search_term=NE11
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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