- Value
- £8k
- Closes
- 13 Jan 2027 (66 days)
- Where
- South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 13 Mar 2027 – 13 Mar 2077
In plain English
Post Office Limited wants a retailer in Porthleven (near Helston, Cornwall) to run a Post Office Local, offering Post Office services within their existing or planned shop over the same opening hours. The contract runs from 13 March 2027 to 13 March 2077, and Post Office fees are estimated at £8,000 to £14,000 a year at the current location.
Good fit for: An independent shop or convenience retailer in or near Porthleven that wants to add Post Office counter services to its business.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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 £8,000 - £14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/porthleven-post-office-helston-tr13-9hq?search_term=TR18 5HL
Getting the documents
runapostoffice.co.uk (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 19 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £8k to £30k (6 since 2026; 6 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Office Branch - Cropper Road Post Office Limited | Lawrence Hunt & Co Limited SME | £8k | 12 Oct |
| Post office branch - Centre - Rushmere Shopping Centre Post Office Limited | Rushmerepost Ltd SME | £30k | 12 Oct |
| Post Office Branch - Moffat Post Office Limited | St Michael's Services Limited SME | £30k | 10 Sep |
| Post Office Branch - Brent Cross Town Post Office Limited | Universal Office Equipment (UK) Limited SME | £8k | 1 Sep |
| Post Office Branch - Marlpool Post Office Limited | Willow Quality Retail Limited SME | £18k | 30 Jul |
| Post office branch - Houses of Parliament Post Office Limited | NV Commercial Services Ltd SME | £25k | 2 Jul |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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