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title: "Post Office Branch - Craigshill"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066a24"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Post Office Branch - Craigshill

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066a24

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited is actively seeking a retailer to participate in a tender process for its branch located in Craigshill, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category and involves the integration of Post Office services into the retailer's existing or proposed business. The competitive flexible procedure is open for interested parties, with the submission deadline set for 27 March 2026. This process, governed by the public undertaking classification and adhering to legal framework 2023/54, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is conducted under a light touch contract, requiring accelerated procedures to assess postmaster candidate suitability.

This opportunity could be highly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations through incorporation with a recognised brand like the Post Office. The tender offers a concession regime that promises potential fees ranging from £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. Business growth can be achieved by offering extended opening hours and integrating post office services into vibrant retail operations. This tender is ideal for businesses that have a robust business plan and can meet the suitability criteria to manage a Post Office branch effectively. Interested businesses should assess their financial standing, as passing the mandatory financial assessment is crucial to proceeding further in the selection process. The contract period is expected to start on 13 July 2026, lasting until 13 July 2076.

## Notice

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. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 13 Jul 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000 |
| 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 | TLM78 West Lothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023109-2026
  13th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/craigshill-post-office-eh54-5dz?search_term=EH54
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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