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title: "Post Office Branch - Upton Heath"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d37a"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# Post Office Branch - Upton Heath

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d37a

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled "Post Office Branch - Upton Heath," seeking a qualified retailer to integrate a Post Office Local into their store. This procurement, under the "Post office counter services" category, takes place in the UK region UKD6, specifically targeting Chester. It adheres to an open and competitive flexible procedure, designed to efficiently identify suitable candidates for this light-touch contract. The tender process commenced on 24th July 2026, with an application deadline set for 6th August 2026. Subsequent awards will be determined by 6th September 2026, aiming for service commencement on 6th October 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their services by incorporating Post Office offerings into their operations. The selected business will benefit from integration with one of the UK’s most recognised brands, featuring sustainable financial arrangements estimated at annual fees ranging between £16,000 and £19,500. Prospective bidders with robust business plans and proven financial stability will find this tender appealing, especially if they can assure consistent Post Office services aligned with retail operation hours. The project will follow a multi-stage assessment process, ensuring only the most suitable candidates proceed to contract awards.

## 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 PS16,000 - PS19,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/upton-heath-post-office-chester-ch2-1jf?search_term=CH2 1JF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070396-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000 |
| 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 | TLD6 Cheshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070396-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070396-2026
  24th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/upton-heath-post-office-chester-ch2-1jf?search_term=CH2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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