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Post Office Branch - Ibstock

Post Office Limited

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12 Aug 2026 at 11:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Ibstock Post Office branch, either by purchasing the current business or by incorporating a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The service is post office counter services, integrated into a wider retail operation and offered during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to fit the business. The opportunity is therefore suited to an operator able to run a customer-facing shop or similar retail outlet while providing post office services. Delivery is at the Ibstock branch in Leicestershire, identified by the LE67 6LJ postcode area.

The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses an accelerated, multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Expressions of interest and submissions may be made electronically in English, with registration through the Run a Post Office opportunity page. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The expected award decision date is 3 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is from 3 November 2026 to 3 November 2076. The estimated gross procurement value is £48,000, with the lot also stated at £48,000 gross. Estimated current-location Post Office fees are described as £48,000 to £53,000 per annum. Evaluation first requires a pass on the business plan and financial assessment, followed by suitability to run a branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer, new retail operator or community-focused enterprise able to integrate post office services into a viable shop. Applicants need to demonstrate a sustainable business model through a business plan and pass a mandatory financial assessment before suitability is considered. They must also satisfy the buyer’s suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The requirement calls for practical retail management, reliable customer service and the ability to operate post office counter services alongside the wider business. A suitable operator should have the organisational capacity to maintain consistent opening hours, manage the agreed branch layout and design, and support a long-term local service. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Ibstock

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 PS48,000 - PS53,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ibstock-post-office-ibstock-le67-6lj?search_term=LE67 6LJ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076665-2026
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
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Postcode Area
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

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