Tender

Post Office Branch - Uxbridge

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contracting process is initiated by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Post Office Branch - Uxbridge," falls under the industry category of post office counter services, with a delivery location in the UKI74 region. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with key dates including the tender period ending on 13 March 2026 and the anticipated award conclusions by 27 June 2026. The procurement follows an open, competitive flexible procedure aimed at selecting a retailer to incorporate a dedicated Post Office Main branch offering comprehensive services.

The tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as it is a concession contract under the light touch regime. Successful candidates will be assessed based on their business plan, financial assessment, and suitability to manage a Post Office branch. The estimated annual Post Office fees range between £123,750 and £137,500, making it attractive for businesses capable of integrating the full range of Post Office services. Businesses with a strong retail presence and expertise in consumer services would be well-suited for this opportunity, enabling them to enhance their community engagement while tapping into the profitable post office counter services sector. Interested parties should register via the provided link to express interest and start the application process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Uxbridge

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS123,750 - PS137,500 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/uxbridge-post-office-uxbridge-ub8-1jy?search_term=UB8

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018016-2026
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
£123,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£123,750 £100K-£500K
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
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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