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title: "Post Office Branch - Porthleven"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078ac6"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
published: "2026-10-19"
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# Post Office Branch - Porthleven

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078ac6

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to add a Post Office Local counter to an existing or proposed retail business in Porthleven. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The counter layout and design will be agreed to fit the business. The opportunity is intended to support a vibrant, sustainable local retail operation. The work is based in Porthleven, Cornwall.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of postmaster candidates. The contract period is set to run from 13 March 2027 to 13 March 2077. The stated gross contract value is £8,000; the tender description estimates Post Office fees at £8,000–£14,000 per annum in the current location. Offers were due by 13 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision period ending 13 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. There is one lot. Evaluation begins with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; applications that do not pass do not proceed. Candidates who pass are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits a retailer able to incorporate a Post Office counter into an existing shop or a proposed retail business in Porthleven. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable. The successful candidate needs a viable business plan and finances that pass the initial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to operate a Post Office branch. The service is designed to share the retailer’s opening hours, so it is best suited to an operator able to provide Post Office services as part of its normal retail operation and agree a workable counter layout with Post Office Limited. The multi-stage process assesses the candidate’s overall suitability rather than simply the retail offer.

## 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/porthleven-post-office-helston-tr13-9hq?search_term=TR18 5HL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098490-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 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 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2026 at 13:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098490-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098490-2026
  19th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/porthleven-post-office-helston-tr13-9hq?search_term=TR18
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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