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title: "Post Office Branch - Deanswood"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691a5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Post Office Branch - Deanswood

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691a5

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited is currently inviting tenders for a new business opportunity titled "Post Office Branch - Deanswood," located in Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom. This procurement is at the tender stage and falls within the services industry category, especially post office counter services. The procurement process is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure with a light touch for acceleration. Prospective businesses can express their interest electronically until the 5th of June 2026, with the intention for the contract to be awarded by the 5th of September 2026. This opportunity is assessed under UK legal basis 2023/54, and proposals are expected to conform to specific submission terms provided on the procurement webpage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand their operations by integrating Post Office services into existing retail setups. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participants should consider the estimated Post Office fees, which range from £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, making this a potentially lucrative integration into a vibrant retail business. A multi-stage assessment will evaluate business plans and postmaster candidate suitability, ensuring a thorough selection process to support long-term sustainability. This offers an excellent growth pathway for businesses ready to incorporate postal services into their customer offerings while enhancing community engagement.

## 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 PS45,000 - PS50,000 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/deanswood-post-office-gillingham-me8-9pw?search_term=ME8

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041124-2026 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2026 - 5 Sep 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| 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 | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 13:53 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041124-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041124-2026
  5th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/deanswood-post-office-gillingham-me8-9pw?search_term=ME8
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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