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title: "Post Office Branch - Penshaw"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d16d"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Post Office Branch - Penshaw

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d16d

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## Summary

Post Office Limited, based in London, is seeking a retailer for integrating a Post Office Local into their business in Penshaw, under an active tender process. The procurement is for post office counter services within the services category, using an open competitive flexible procedure. The process has an accelerated timeline with a tender end date on 3rd August 2026, and the award period concluding on 3rd September 2026. Interested parties can access further details and register via the provided link. The contract is scheduled to start on 3rd October 2026 and last for 50 years, with an estimated fee range between £8,000 and £14,000 annually.

This tender presents a sustainable growth opportunity for businesses in retail seeking to diversify their service offerings. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), already possessing or planning a dynamic retail business model, may find this opportunity appealing. As the Post Office requires integration into existing operations, businesses with a flexible infrastructure and the ability to offer extended services align well with the tender requirements. Success will enable such businesses to leverage supplemental revenue streams while enhancing community services. The selection involves a multi-stage process evaluating business plans and postmaster suitability, further encouraging businesses to establish robust, financially sound, and community-focused retail ventures.

## 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/penshaw-post-office-dh4-7ab?search_term=DH4 7AB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069441-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2026 - 3 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 | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 08:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069441-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069441-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/penshaw-post-office-dh4-7ab?search_term=DH4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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