--- title: "Post Office Branch - Ibstock" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e268" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e268" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e268.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e268.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-08-12" --- # Post Office Branch - Ibstock Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e268 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e268) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e268.json) ## Summary Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Ibstock Post Office branch, either by purchasing the current business or by incorporating a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The service is post office counter services, integrated into a wider retail operation and offered during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to fit the business. The opportunity is therefore suited to an operator able to run a customer-facing shop or similar retail outlet while providing post office services. Delivery is at the Ibstock branch in Leicestershire, identified by the LE67 6LJ postcode area. The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It uses an accelerated, multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Expressions of interest and submissions may be made electronically in English, with registration through the Run a Post Office opportunity page. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 3 September 2026 at 23:59. The expected award decision date is 3 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is from 3 November 2026 to 3 November 2076. The estimated gross procurement value is £48,000, with the lot also stated at £48,000 gross. Estimated current-location Post Office fees are described as £48,000 to £53,000 per annum. Evaluation first requires a pass on the business plan and financial assessment, followed by suitability to run a branch. This opportunity suits an established retailer, new retail operator or community-focused enterprise able to integrate post office services into a viable shop. Applicants need to demonstrate a sustainable business model through a business plan and pass a mandatory financial assessment before suitability is considered. They must also satisfy the buyer’s suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The requirement calls for practical retail management, reliable customer service and the ability to operate post office counter services alongside the wider business. A suitable operator should have the organisational capacity to maintain consistent opening hours, manage the agreed branch layout and design, and support a long-term local service. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. ## Notice Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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 PS48,000 - PS53,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ibstock-post-office-ibstock-le67-6lj?search_term=LE67 6LJ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076665-2026 | | 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 Aug 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 | £48,000 | | Lots value | £48,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 12 Aug 2026 at 11:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076665-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076665-2026 12th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ibstock-post-office-ibstock-le67-6lj?search_term=LE67 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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