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Post Office Branch - Springfield Road

Post Office Limited

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21 Oct 2026 at 13:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to add a Post Office Local counter service to an existing or proposed retail business on Springfield Road, in the Horsham area of West Sussex. The service would be integrated with the shop, allowing Post Office services to be offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design would be agreed to suit the business. This is a retail and post office counter services opportunity, rather than a standalone premises or service operation: the retailer is expected to provide the surrounding shop business. The requirement is associated with the current Springfield Road branch and is aimed at a business able to combine its retail offer with local postal services.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of candidate suitability. The submission deadline was 3 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 3 December 2026. The contract period is scheduled to run from 3 January 2027 to 3 January 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the published procurement and lot value is £8,000 gross. The opportunity is a single lot. Evaluation begins with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; applicants passing this stage proceed to an assessment of their suitability to run a Post Office branch. The buyer identifies the opportunity as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This opportunity suits a retailer with an existing or planned shop that can incorporate postal counter services into its day-to-day operation and keep them available for the same hours as the retail business. The successful operator needs a viable business plan and finances that pass the mandatory initial assessment, followed by evidence of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The buyer describes the selection as a multi-stage process, so suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate both commercial viability and operational suitability. The branch layout is to be agreed with the retailer, allowing the counter arrangement to be shaped around the shop. Small businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are explicitly considered suitable; the requirement is therefore relevant beyond large retail chains, provided the applicant can support a sustainable retail operation alongside the Post Office service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Springfield Road

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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/springfield-road-post-office-rh12-2pd?search_term=RH12 2PD

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078cdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099483-2026
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
21 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 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
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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