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title: "Post Office Branch - Chilham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d17b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-23"
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# Post Office Branch - Chilham

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d17b

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited is currently at the tender stage, seeking a retailer to establish a Post Office Local at the Chilham location. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically for post office counter services, with the procurement method being a competitive flexible procedure. The tender process has several key dates, with a submission deadline of 20 October 2026 and an award announcement anticipated by 20 November 2026. Located in London, United Kingdom, Post Office Limited is conducting this procurement, aligning with legal requirements set out in UK legislation. The tender is associated with an estimated value of between £12,500 and £15,500 per annum and involves a special light-touch regime catering to concession contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its suitability and assessment criteria. Businesses with a strong retail presence or those intending to expand into retail can benefit by integrating Post Office services into their operation. The multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability underscores a focus on quality, evaluating business plans, finances, and overall suitability to manage a Post Office branch. As it allows electronic submissions and targets bids in English, it opens doors for diverse businesses eager to leverage their existing retail capabilities.

## 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 PS12,500 - PS15,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/chilham-post-office-canterbury-ct4-8bx?search_term=CT4 8BX

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069470-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2026 - 20 Dec 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,500 |
| Lots value | £12,500 |
| 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 | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 08:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069470-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069470-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/chilham-post-office-canterbury-ct4-8bx?search_term=CT4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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