---
title: "Post Office Branch - Moffat"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f737"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f737.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
published: "2026-09-10"
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# Post Office Branch - Moffat

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f737

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## Summary

Post Office Limited procured the operation of a Post Office branch in Moffat. The requirement was for a successful retailer either to purchase the existing business or incorporate a Post Office branch into an existing or proposed retail business. The service is post office counter services, covering the continued operation of the branch at its current location in Moffat. This is a services requirement under a concession and light-touch regime. The buying organisation is Post Office Limited, a public undertaking. The selected supplier is based in Dumfries and the service is delivered in the Moffat area of Scotland. The opportunity is therefore relevant to retailers, forecourt operators, convenience businesses and other organisations able to host and operate a local Post Office branch as part of a wider business.

The procurement is complete and was awarded by direct award to ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED. The rationale was to maintain continuity of service at the current location after the previous contract ended because of a director resignation. The award value is £30,500 gross in GBP, while the estimated Post Office fees for the current location were £29,000 to £30,500 per annum. The award was recorded on 10 September 2026. The contract period runs from 24 November 2026 to 24 November 2076, with signature scheduled for 24 September 2026. There was one completed lot, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The award is marked pending, and the procedure used was a direct award rather than an open competition. The selected supplier is ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED.

This award shows that Post Office Limited uses a direct-award route where continuity of a local branch is needed, and that a small or medium-sized retailer can be selected to operate the service. A credible future competitor would need to run reliable post office counter services while maintaining a viable retail business around them. Relevant capability includes experience managing a customer-facing shop, forecourt or service-station operation; suitable premises in or near the required community; trained staff able to deliver counter transactions accurately; and the operational resilience to keep the branch running consistently. Businesses considering similar requirements should be able to demonstrate how a Post Office branch would be integrated into an existing or proposed business, how local customer access would be maintained, and how they would manage the responsibilities of a long-term operating arrangement.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office branch into their existing or proposed business. Estimated Post Office Fees: Estimated Post Office fees in the current location in the range of PS29,000 to PS30,500 per annum.

### Procurement Information

The contract has ended due to a director resignation. To ensure the continuity of service and maintain the post office at its current location, a direct award has been made.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086048-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2026 - 24 Nov 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST MICHAEL'S SERVICES LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086048-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086048-2026
  10th September 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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