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title: "Post Office Branch - Wellington"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ecce"
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buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - Wellington

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ecce

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local counter into an existing or proposed retail business in Wellington. The service is post office counter provision (CPV 64114000), integrated into a wider shop or other sustainable retail operation. The successful retailer would offer Post Office services during the same opening hours as the host business. The counter’s layout and design will be agreed with the retailer to fit the business. This opportunity suits operators planning to add postal and related counter services to an established premises, or entrepreneurs developing a new retail business capable of hosting a Post Office Local. The requirement is classified as a service concession under the light-touch regime.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The tender submission deadline was 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The evaluation first requires a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; candidates passing this proceed to the suitability assessment for running a Post Office branch. The contract is scheduled to run from 3 November 2026 to 3 November 2076. The published gross estimated value is £8,000. The tender also states that estimated Post Office fees at the current location are in the range of £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. The award decision was due by 3 October 2026 at 23:59.

This opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized businesses and to voluntary, community or social enterprises with a viable retail proposition. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through their business plan and finances, and satisfy the buyer that they are suitable to run a Post Office branch. The host operation should be able to provide a sustainable retail environment and accommodate Post Office services within its normal opening hours. Relevant applicants may include convenience stores, independent retailers and operators developing a new shop who want to add a Post Office Local counter. The successful business would need sufficient operational capacity to run the counter reliably alongside its existing or proposed retail activities, with the branch design agreed to suit the premises.

## 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/wellington-post-office-ta21-8aa?search_term=TA21 8AA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081400-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2026 at 14:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081400-2026
  26th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/wellington-post-office-ta21-8aa?search_term=TA21
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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