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Post Office - The Oval

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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14 Jul 2026 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited is initiating a tender with the title "Post Office - The Oval," aimed at establishing a new Post Office Main branch in Lincoln, UK. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting post office counter services (CPV code 64114000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a competitive flexible procedure being utilised. Businesses interested in this opportunity have until 3rd September 2026 to submit their interest electronically, with a subsequent award period ending on 3rd October 2026. The contract, set to commence on 3rd November 2026, is structured as a concession under a light-touch regime and will span an impressive fifty years.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for retailers looking to expand or diversify their business by integrating a dedicated Post Office Main branch, offering a full range of services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement are those capable of demonstrating financial stability and the required suitability to operate a post office branch. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the mandatory financial and suitability assessments. The open tender method provides equal opportunity for interested parties to present their business plans and potentially secure a long-term income stream from estimated annual fees ranging from £27,000 to £31,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office - The Oval

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase or 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 PS27,000 - PS31,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found on: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/the-oval-post-office-lincoln-ln2-4sx?search_term=LN2 4SX

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066147-2026
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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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