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Post Office Branch - Cabin Lane

Post Office Limited

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16 Sep 2026 at 18:20

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20 Aug 2026 at 13:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited sought a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local counter into an existing or proposed business at the Cabin Lane branch in Oswestry, Shropshire. The service is post office counter provision, intended to operate as part of a vibrant and sustainable retail business during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact counter layout and design would have been agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. The opportunity covered one branch and was classified as a service concession under the light-touch regime. It was suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The business would have needed to provide the retail setting from which Post Office services could be delivered.

The procurement reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open, accelerated competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess postmaster suitability. Electronic submissions in English were allowed, with interest registered through the Run a Post Office opportunity page. The buyer set a tender deadline of 18 August 2027 at 23:59 and an award decision deadline of 18 September 2027 at 23:59. The intended contract period was 18 October 2027 to 18 October 2077. The stated gross value and estimated annual Post Office fees were £9,500. Evaluation began with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the applicant’s business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. Following expressions of interest, the buyer decided to withdraw the branch from advertising, with removal from the website planned for 20 September 2026.

This opportunity suited an established retailer or a business preparing to open a suitable retail premises, particularly one able to integrate a customer-facing Post Office counter into its existing operation. The strongest candidates would have been able to present a credible business plan, demonstrate sound finances and pass the mandatory financial assessment before progressing to the suitability assessment. They would also have needed the operational capability and experience to run a Post Office branch, provide reliable counter services and support a sustainable retail environment. The arrangement would have suited SMEs, voluntary organisations, community enterprises and social enterprises with the capacity to operate the branch alongside their wider retail or community activities. The buyer withdrew the branch from advertising after receiving expressions of interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Cabin Lane

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 PS9,500 - PS11,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/cabin-lane-post-office-oswestry-sy11-2dz?search_term=SY11 2DZ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e89d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087982-2026
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
£9,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£9,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 202711 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Oct 2027 - 19 Oct 2077 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
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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