--- title: "Post Office Branch - High Street, Gillingham" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e831" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e831" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e831.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e831.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-08-20" --- # Post Office Branch - High Street, Gillingham Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e831 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e831) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e831.json) ## Summary Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main branch into an existing or proposed retail business in Gillingham. The requirement is for post office counter services, with a dedicated Post Office area and the full range of Post Office services. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the wider business. This is a service concession opportunity for a retailer able to operate a Post Office branch as part of its commercial premises. The opportunity is intended for delivery at the High Street, Gillingham location, associated with postcode SP8 4AA. It may suit businesses already trading locally or operators developing a new retail proposition around the branch. The procurement 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 under the light-touch regime. Expressions of interest and applications must be submitted by 19 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC, through the specified online registration route. The award decision is scheduled by 19 March 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The contract is planned to run from 19 April 2027 to 19 April 2077. The published gross value is £60,000, with the same value attached to the single lot; the description estimates current Post Office fees at £60,000–£65,000 per annum. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. This opportunity suits a retailer with an existing shop or a credible proposal for a new retail business that can accommodate a dedicated Post Office area and integrate a full counter-service offer. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through their business plan and finances: failing this mandatory assessment prevents progression to the suitability stage. They must also satisfy the buyer’s suitability requirements for running a Post Office branch, so relevant retail management, customer-service and operational experience would be directly relevant. The procurement is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. Businesses should be prepared for a multi-stage suitability assessment and for the branch layout and design to be developed with Post Office Limited. ## Notice Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to 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 PS60,000 - PS65,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/high-street-gillinghan-post-office-gillingham-sp8-4aa?search_term=SP8 4AA ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079291-2026 | | 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 | 20 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2077 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | Lots value | £60,000 | | 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64114000 - Post office counter services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2026 at 09:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079291-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079291-2026 20th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/high-street-gillinghan-post-office-gillingham-sp8-4aa?search_term=SP8 - 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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