---
title: "Post Office Branch - Intake"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066469"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Post Office Branch - Intake

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066469

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is currently engaged in an active tender process titled "Post Office Branch - Intake" aimed at integrating Post Office services into retail businesses. As a public undertaking located in London, the organisation is seeking a successful retailer to accommodate a Post Office Local within their business structure. The services pertain to post office counter services, classified under industry category CPV 64114000. This opportunity is situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and falls under the services procurement category, governed by the legal basis 2023/54. The procurement process involves a competitive flexible procedure with accelerated features due to its light touch contract nature. Candidates must register their interest by 6th April 2026, with the award period concluding on 6th July 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for retailers looking to diversify and expand their service offerings by including a Post Office franchise. Businesses that are vibrant, sustainable, and adaptable in their retail operations are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given that the process evaluates the quality and suitability of applicants through stages assessing the business plan, finances, and operational capability to manage a Post Office branch. The contract period is extensive, providing financial stability over a fifty-year span. Engaging in this partnership could enhance foot traffic and business visibility, capitalising on the trust and reliability associated with Post Office services.

## 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 PS18,000 - PS22,500 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/intake-post-office-sheffield-s12-2ap?search_term=S12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020511-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | £18,000 |
| 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020511-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020511-2026
  6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/intake-post-office-sheffield-s12-2ap?search_term=S12
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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