--- title: "Post Office Branch - St Albans Road" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e337" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e337" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e337.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e337.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-08-13" --- # Post Office Branch - St Albans Road Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e337 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e337) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e337.json) ## Summary Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to purchase the existing Post Office branch business on St Albans Road in Lytham St Annes, or to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The service is post office counter provision, integrated into a vibrant and sustainable retail operation and offered during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. The opportunity is classified as a service and concerns a concession-style, light-touch public service arrangement. Delivery is in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire. It may suit retailers seeking to add Post Office services to an established premises or develop a new retail venture. The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using an accelerated multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Expressions of interest and applications had to be submitted electronically or by other permitted means by 26 August 2026 at 23:59 BST. The planned award decision date was 26 September 2026 at 23:59 BST. The contract period is 26 October 2026 to 26 October 2076. The stated gross value is £8,000 for the single lot. Evaluation is ordered first by a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the applicant’s business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. The financial assessment must be passed before suitability is assessed. This opportunity suits an established retailer able to integrate Post Office counter services into its premises, or a new retail business with a credible operating model. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability and provide a business plan capable of passing the mandatory financial assessment. They must also satisfy the buyer’s suitability requirements for running a Post Office branch, including the ability to deliver reliable counter services alongside the wider retail offer. The buyer describes the opportunity as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. It may fit businesses with retail premises, appropriate opening-hour capacity and the management capability to operate a Post Office Local as part of their existing customer proposition. ## 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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/st-albans-road-post-office-lytham-st-annes-fy8-1uy?search_term=FY8 1UY ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077055-2026 | | 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 | 13 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2076 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | Lots value | £8,000 | | 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 | TLD4 Lancashire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64114000 - Post office counter services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077055-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077055-2026 13th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/st-albans-road-post-office-lytham-st-annes-fy8-1uy?search_term=FY8 - 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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