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Post Office Branch - Kingsway

Post Office Limited

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16 Sep 2026 at 17:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer for the Kingsway Post Office. The successful business can either purchase the existing retail business or incorporate a Post Office Local service into an existing or proposed retail operation. The service is a post office counter facility integrated into a wider, vibrant and sustainable shop, with post office services offered during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with the successful operator to suit the business. This is a service opportunity for retailers able to operate a customer-facing shop alongside post office services. The procurement is categorised as post office counter services, with delivery at the Kingsway branch in the United Kingdom.

The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an accelerated, open competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess postmaster suitability. Expressions of interest and submissions were due by 30 September 2026 at 23:59 BST, with the award decision due by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2076. The published gross procurement value is £8,000, while estimated current Post Office fees are stated as £8,000 to £14,000 per year. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the applicant’s business plan and finances; applicants passing this stage are assessed on their suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer, a new retail business, or a small or medium-sized enterprise seeking to add post office services to its shop. It is also identified as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises. Applicants need a viable retail proposition that can support a Post Office Local service throughout the business’s opening hours, together with the operational capability to run a customer-facing branch. The buyer will assess the business plan and finances before considering branch suitability, so applicants should be prepared to demonstrate financial strength, a sustainable operating model and suitability to act as a postmaster. The opportunity is relevant to retailers with premises, staff and experience delivering reliable public-facing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Kingsway

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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/kingsway-post-office-kent-br4-9jf?search_term=BR4 9JF

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087977-2026
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
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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