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Post Office Branch - Brookfield Drive

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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25 Jun 2026 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited, a public undertaking headquartered in London, has initiated a competitive flexible procurement procedure titled "Post Office Branch - Brookfield Drive" for integrating Post Office services into a retail business setting. The tender, active under the procurement stage, focuses on the industry category of post office counter services. Located in the UKJ2 region of the United Kingdom, this initiative holds significant potential for retailers. The tender phase closes on 9th July 2026, with an anticipated award by 9th August 2026 and contract commencement slated for 9th September 2026. This opportunity is structured under a concession and light-touch regime, with a contract period lasting until 2076.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their service offerings by incorporating a Post Office Local into their operations. The procurement encourages applications from retailers capable of running a vibrant and sustainable outlet with extended opening hours, offering Post Office services. Successful candidates will integrate these services into their business model, potentially yielding annual fees between £8,000 and £14,000. The selection process includes a multi-stage assessment of business plans and suitability to ensure the chosen businesses can effectively manage a postal branch, paving the way for significant business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Brookfield Drive

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/brookfield-drive-post-office-rh6-9ta?search_term=RH6 9TA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059973-2026
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
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2026 - 9 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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