Tender

Post Office Branch - Franche

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 10:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for integrating a Post Office Local into an existing retail business is led by Post Office Limited, headquartered in London, UK. The tender titled "Post Office Branch - Franche" falls under the industry category of Post Office counter services, with the delivery location being within the UK region UKG12. This process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 27th February 2026, with a submission deadline on 13th March 2026. The procurement method is open and uses a competitive flexible procedure, which includes an accelerated, multi-stage assessment to determine postmaster candidate suitability. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 27th June 2026 and will run for fifty years. Interested parties must register through the provided website link to express their interest in this opportunity.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for retailers wishing to diversify their offerings by incorporating Post Office services, thereby enhancing customer footfall and revenue streams. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to integrate licensed services into their retail operations. Successful bidders will incorporate Post Office services that align with their opening hours, under a flexible contractual agreement. To compete, businesses need to exhibit a solid business plan with a sound financial assessment and demonstrate their suitability to manage a Post Office branch, offering substantial annual fees ranging from £17,500 to £22,000. This process marks a significant opportunity for qualified retailers to gain a valuable addition to their business portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Franche

Notice Description

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 PS17,500 - PS22,000 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/franche-post-office-kidderminster-dy11-5be?search_term=DY11

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017727-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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