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title: "Post Office Branch - Franche"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065de6"
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buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
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# Post Office Branch - Franche

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065de6

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## Summary

The procurement process for integrating a Post Office Local into an existing retail business is led by Post Office Limited, headquartered in London, UK. The tender titled "Post Office Branch - Franche" falls under the industry category of Post Office counter services, with the delivery location being within the UK region UKG12. This process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 27th February 2026, with a submission deadline on 13th March 2026. The procurement method is open and uses a competitive flexible procedure, which includes an accelerated, multi-stage assessment to determine postmaster candidate suitability. The awarded contract is scheduled to commence on 27th June 2026 and will run for fifty years. Interested parties must register through the provided website link to express their interest in this opportunity.

This tender presents substantial business growth potential for retailers wishing to diversify their offerings by incorporating Post Office services, thereby enhancing customer footfall and revenue streams. It is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that are keen to integrate licensed services into their retail operations. Successful bidders will incorporate Post Office services that align with their opening hours, under a flexible contractual agreement. To compete, businesses need to exhibit a solid business plan with a sound financial assessment and demonstrate their suitability to manage a Post Office branch, offering substantial annual fees ranging from £17,500 to £22,000. This process marks a significant opportunity for qualified retailers to gain a valuable addition to their business portfolio.

## Notice

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 PS17,500 - PS22,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/franche-post-office-kidderminster-dy11-5be?search_term=DY11

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017727-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,500 |
| Lots value | £17,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017727-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017727-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/franche-post-office-kidderminster-dy11-5be?search_term=DY11
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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