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title: "Post Office Branch - How Wood"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f2"
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buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# Post Office Branch - How Wood

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0f2

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## Summary

Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, is seeking a retailer to integrate a Post Office branch into their business at How Wood, St Albans. This contract falls under the 'services' industry category and is part of the tender stage of the procurement process. The procurement is conducted through an open procedure with a competitive flexible method, and it features a light touch contract to expedite the process. The tender period ends on 23rd June 2026, with the potential award period concluding by 9th October 2026. Interested parties should ensure their business plans and financials pass mandatory assessments, aiming to suit the branch's integration requirements.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the retail and service sectors to expand by offering Post Office services, which can drive footfall and attract a wider customer base. Businesses that are well-suited to this opportunity are those with existing retail locations or plans to establish such, showcasing flexibility and sustainability in operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract is valued around £8,000 annually, a promising opportunity for businesses looking to diversify services and increase revenue streams.

## 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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/how-wood-post-office-st-albans-al2-2ra-2?search_term=AL2 2RA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054333-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 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 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054333-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054333-2026
  9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/how-wood-post-office-st-albans-al2-2ra-2?search_term=AL2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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