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title: "Post Office Branch - Far Lane"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b461"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Post Office Branch - Far Lane

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b461

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited, functioning as a public undertaking, has initiated a tender process for integrating a Post Office Local branch into an existing or proposed retail business at Far Lane, Rotherham. This public procurement relates to post office counter services in the UKE3 region and aims to award an open contract under a competitive flexible procedure. Businesses have until the 9th of July 2026 to submit their applications, with an award expected by the 12th of October 2026. The contract period extends from this award date up to October 2076, with an estimated annual fee ranging from £13,500 to £17,000.

The opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can offer a vibrant retail environment. The tender process involves a multi-stage evaluation focusing on business plan feasibility and the operational suitability for running a Post Office branch. This offers an attractive prospect for retailers looking to enhance their business offerings by hosting a Post Office service, thereby potentially increasing customer footfall and revenue. The light touch concession indicates a flexible approach to assessing postmaster suitability, facilitating a broader range of business types to compete.

## 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 PS13,500 - PS17,000 per annum. Further Information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/far-lane-post-office-rotherham-s65-2hj?search_term=S65 2HJ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055860-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,500 |
| Lots value | £13,500 |
| 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 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 15:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055860-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055860-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/far-lane-post-office-rotherham-s65-2hj?search_term=S65
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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