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title: "Post Office - The Oval"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cab0"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Post Office - The Oval

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cab0

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited is initiating a tender with the title "Post Office - The Oval," aimed at establishing a new Post Office Main branch in Lincoln, UK. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting post office counter services (CPV code 64114000). The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a competitive flexible procedure being utilised. Businesses interested in this opportunity have until 3rd September 2026 to submit their interest electronically, with a subsequent award period ending on 3rd October 2026. The contract, set to commence on 3rd November 2026, is structured as a concession under a light-touch regime and will span an impressive fifty years.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for retailers looking to expand or diversify their business by integrating a dedicated Post Office Main branch, offering a full range of services. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement are those capable of demonstrating financial stability and the required suitability to operate a post office branch. This includes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can meet the mandatory financial and suitability assessments. The open tender method provides equal opportunity for interested parties to present their business plans and potentially secure a long-term income stream from estimated annual fees ranging from £27,000 to £31,000.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase or incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS27,000 - PS31,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found on: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/the-oval-post-office-lincoln-ln2-4sx?search_term=LN2 4SX

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066147-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | £27,000 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 11:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066147-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066147-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/the-oval-post-office-lincoln-ln2-4sx?search_term=LN2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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