Tender

Post Office Branch - Chatham Street

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 13:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited aims to integrate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business at Chatham Street. Classified under the services industry with a focus on post office counter services, this tender offers an opportunity within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKE32. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender closing on 10th June 2026. The procedure follows an open competitive flexible method and includes a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. The tender's contract period begins on 1st October 2026 and concludes on 1st October 2076, with estimated fees for the Post Office ranging from £8,000 to £14,000 per annum.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations by integrating postal services within their retail offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, benefiting from the long-term revenue prospects associated with incorporating a Post Office Local. Businesses with experience in managing retail operations and those able to demonstrate a robust business plan and financial stability will be best positioned to compete in this light touch contract process. The successful contractor will benefit not only from the financial returns but also from the increased footfall and complementary services provided by a Post Office branch.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Chatham Street

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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/chatham-street-post-office-s3-8fg?search_term=S3 8FG

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051464-2026
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 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
TLE32 Sheffield
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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