Tender

Post Office Branch - Kingshurst

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 16:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Post Office Branch at Kingshurst is currently in the tender stage, and facilitated by Post Office Limited, a public undertaking based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Post Office Branch - Kingshurst," falls under the "services" industry category, particularly focusing on post office counter services. The procurement method is open and utilizes a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically by the deadline of 11th April 2026. The contract award period ends on 11th July 2026, with the service contract starting from the award date and continuing until 2076. The estimated value of the Post Office fees ranges from £13,050 to £14,500 per annum at the current location.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to integrate Post Office Local services into their retail operations, enabling them to offer extended service hours through their existing or proposed business model. The opportunity is particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs). Prospective suppliers must demonstrate a robust business plan and financial sustainability to pass the mandatory assessments. With the high service demand and the long-term contract duration, this tender provides a solid foundation for businesses aiming to expand their retail portfolio with Post Office services in a vibrant community setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Kingshurst

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 PS13,050 - PS14,500 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/kingshurst-post-office-birmingham-b37-6ba-2?search_term=B37

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021951-2026
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
£13,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
£13,050 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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Notice Documents

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