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title: "Post Office Branch - South Petherton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077a86"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - South Petherton

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077a86

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to add a Post Office Local branch to an existing or proposed retail business in South Petherton. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, allowing customers to access both during the same opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed to fit the retailer’s premises and operation. This is a retail-based service opportunity, rather than a contract to supply goods or carry out construction work. The specified delivery location is South Petherton, Somerset.

The buyer invited offers through a multi-stage competitive flexible procedure to assess candidates’ suitability to become a postmaster. The tender submission deadline was 23 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 25 January 2027. The contract period is set to run from 25 January 2027 to 25 January 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year, inclusive of the products listed in the branch information; the tender’s published value is £8,000 gross. There is one lot. Assessment starts with a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; candidates who pass then undergo an assessment of their suitability to run a Post Office branch.

The opportunity is aimed at retailers able to incorporate Post Office services into an existing or planned shop and operate both offers over the same opening hours. The buyer says the branch design and layout can be agreed to suit the retailer’s business, making this relevant to operators whose premises and retail model can accommodate a counter service. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable to compete. Applicants need a viable business plan and finances that pass the mandatory assessment, followed by evidence that they meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The stated process assesses candidate suitability in stages; the first financial hurdle must be cleared to progress.

## 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. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/south-petherton-post-office-south-petherton-ta13-5bw?search_term=TA13

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090983-2026 |
| 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 | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2077 |
| 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

- 25 Sep 2026 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090983-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090983-2026
  25th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/south-petherton-post-office-south-petherton-ta13-5bw?search_term=TA13
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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