Scope
Description
In the current location in the range of £6,500 - £12,500 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/portsmouth-post-office-portsmouth-po1-1ab?search_term=PO1
Total value (estimated)
- £6,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 June 2026 to 6 June 2076
- 50 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64114000 - Post office counter services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
6 March 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To register your interest in this opportunity, please visit:
https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/portsmouth-post-office-portsmouth-po1-1ab?search_term=PO1
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Order of importance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment of business plan and finances | A mandatory pass/fail financial assessment. If the financial assessment is not successfully passed, the application will not proceed to suitability assessment. |
Quality | 1 |
| Assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch | Meets suitability criteria to run a post office branch |
Quality | 2 |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
- Concession
- Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
A multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability.
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Post Office Limited
- Companies House: 02154540
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-5883-YMLG
100 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7ER
United Kingdom
Email: nd.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk
Website: https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)