---
title: "Post Office Branch - Grindon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa66"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Post Office Branch - Grindon

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa66

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local at the Grindon location in Sunderland. This procurement is classified under the services category, specifically in post office counter services. The procurement method is an open competitive flexible procedure, and the process is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 11th June 2026. The contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and run for 50 years. Interested parties should note the contract's estimated fees, ranging between £8,000 and £14,000 per annum, along with the opportunity to integrate Post Office services into an existing retail business.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for retail businesses looking to expand and diversify by integrating valued post office services. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with the capacity to maintain consistent service levels over extended business hours. The process involves a multi-stage assessment to ensure financial stability and suitability to operate a post office branch. Retailers meeting these criteria will benefit from the added customer traffic and the prestige associated with hosting Post Office services. Interested parties should act promptly to express their interest and ensure their business plans and finances meet the criteria outlined by Post Office Limited.

## 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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/grindon-post-office-sunderland-sr4-8nr?search_term=SR4 8NR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051433-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000 |
| 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 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 13:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051433-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051433-2026
  1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/grindon-post-office-sunderland-sr4-8nr?search_term=SR4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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