Tender

Post Office Branch - Long Lane

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 17:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed is spearheaded by Post Office Limited, based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, entitled "Post Office Branch - Long Lane," falls under the industry category of post office counter services. The tender is in the active stage and managed through an open procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure, aiming to select a retailer to either purchase or integrate a Post Office Local service into an existing business. Interested parties must submit their applications by 14th June 2026, at the latest. The contract, estimated to be worth between £56,250 and £62,500 per annum, will start on 3rd October 2026 and extend over 50 years. The procurement location is in the UKI5 region, identified in the tender as a concession under the light touch regime.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to expand into retail services that integrate Post Office functionalities. The procurement process requires businesses capable of managing a Post Office Local within a vibrant and sustainable retail environment, offering services during extended hours. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) ready to demonstrate financial robustness and operational suitability. Engaging in this business will provide substantial revenue potential and foster long-term community engagement through enhanced service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Long Lane

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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 PS56,250 - PS62,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/long-lane-post-office-bexleyheath-da7-5ae?search_term=DA7 5AE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ace8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052538-2026
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
£56,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
£56,250 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2026 - 3 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
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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