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title: "Post Office Branch - Kingsway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0773ec"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - Kingsway

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0773ec

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer for the Kingsway Post Office. The successful business can either purchase the existing retail business or incorporate a Post Office Local service into an existing or proposed retail operation. The service is a post office counter facility integrated into a wider, vibrant and sustainable shop, with post office services offered during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design will be agreed with the successful operator to suit the business. This is a service opportunity for retailers able to operate a customer-facing shop alongside post office services. The procurement is categorised as post office counter services, with delivery at the Kingsway branch in the United Kingdom.

The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an accelerated, open competitive flexible procedure with multiple stages to assess postmaster suitability. Expressions of interest and submissions were due by 30 September 2026 at 23:59 BST, with the award decision due by 30 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is 30 November 2026 to 30 November 2076. The published gross procurement value is £8,000, while estimated current Post Office fees are stated as £8,000 to £14,000 per year. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the applicant’s business plan and finances; applicants passing this stage are assessed on their suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer, a new retail business, or a small or medium-sized enterprise seeking to add post office services to its shop. It is also identified as suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises. Applicants need a viable retail proposition that can support a Post Office Local service throughout the business’s opening hours, together with the operational capability to run a customer-facing branch. The buyer will assess the business plan and finances before considering branch suitability, so applicants should be prepared to demonstrate financial strength, a sustainable operating model and suitability to act as a postmaster. The opportunity is relevant to retailers with premises, staff and experience delivering reliable public-facing services.

## 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/kingsway-post-office-kent-br4-9jf?search_term=BR4 9JF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087977-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 17:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087977-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087977-2026
  16th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/kingsway-post-office-kent-br4-9jf?search_term=BR4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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