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title: "Post Office Branch - Dodworth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077e74"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - Dodworth

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077e74

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Post Office branch in Dodworth, either by purchasing the existing business or adding a Post Office Local counter to an existing or planned retail business. The service involves providing Post Office counter services from within a retail operation, with Post Office services available during the retailer’s opening hours. The counter’s layout and design will be agreed to suit the business. The branch serves Dodworth, in South Yorkshire.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with a multi-stage assessment of candidates. The process reached tender stage. The contract is scheduled to run from 28 February 2027 to 28 February 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the published estimated value is £8,000 gross. The buyer set a tender submission deadline of 29 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC and an award decision date of 29 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The assessment first applies a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; applicants who fail do not proceed. Candidates passing this stage are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch. The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This opportunity suits a retailer able to operate a sustainable, active shop and integrate Post Office Local services into its retail offer. It can also suit an operator proposing a new retail business, or a buyer seeking to acquire the current business. The branch’s counter design can be adapted to the retailer’s premises and operating model, and Post Office services are to be offered during the same opening hours as the shop. Bidders need a credible business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The multi-stage assessment makes financial viability a threshold requirement before branch-running suitability is considered. The notice specifically identifies SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises as suitable participants.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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/dodworth-post-office-s75-3rf?search_term=S75 3RF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092758-2026 |
| 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 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2027 - 28 Feb 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 11:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092758-2026
  1st October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/dodworth-post-office-s75-3rf?search_term=S75
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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