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Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road

Post Office Limited

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19 Oct 2026 at 13:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Brabazon Road Post Office in Hounslow, either by purchasing the existing business or by adding a Post Office Local to an existing or planned retail business. The service would combine Post Office counter services with a retail operation, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design would be agreed to fit the retailer’s business. The opportunity concerns a single branch and its local retail setting in Hounslow, London.

The buyer invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of candidates’ suitability to become postmasters. The submission deadline was 25 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 25 November 2026. The contract period was set to run from 25 December 2026 to 25 December 2076. Estimated annual Post Office fees at the current location were stated as £57,450–£61,500; the procurement’s gross value is recorded as £57,450. There is one lot. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; applicants who fail do not proceed. Those who pass are assessed against the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. Electronic submissions in English were permitted.

This opportunity is suited to retailers able to operate a sustainable local shop alongside Post Office counter services, either through an existing business or a new retail venture. The service is intended to fit around the retailer’s opening hours, and the branch layout can be developed to suit the business. Applicants need a credible business plan and finances that meet the buyer’s mandatory financial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The assessment makes financial viability a gateway to the suitability stage, so businesses should be ready to demonstrate both commercial strength and relevant operational capability. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable participants. There is scope for a retailer to integrate the counter service into a broader local retail offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Brabazon Road

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 PS57,450 - PS61,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/brabazon-road-post-office-hounslow-tw5-9lp?search_term=TW5 9LP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078abf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098478-2026
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
£57,450 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,450 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Dec 2026 - 25 Dec 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
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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