Tender

Post Office Branch - East Ham

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited has initiated a tender for incorporating a Post Office Main branch into an existing or proposed business in East Ham, with an active procurement process stage. The procurement falls under the services category, particularly focusing on post office counter services. The process employs an open and competitive flexible procurement method, characterised by a multi-stage assessment process for postmaster candidate suitability. Interested businesses have until 18th May 2026 to submit their interest, with the contract commencing on 8th September 2026. The estimated annual Post Office fees range between £69,900 and £93,200, providing a significant business opportunity in the London area.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking growth in the post office sector. Retailers with an interest in diversifying their offerings to include integrated post office services are particularly well-suited for this process. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector entities, are encouraged to apply, given the tender's suitability for such organisations. The procurement emphasises quality criteria related to business plans and financial assessments, ensuring the applicant's capability to successfully operate a post office branch, thereby fostering business expansion and stability.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - East Ham

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 PS69,900 - PS93,200 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/east-ham-post-office-london-e6-1hz?search_term=east-ham-greater-london

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069524
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042739-2026
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
£69,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
£69,900 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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