---
title: "Post Office Branch - Brent Cross Town"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0778ca"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0778ca.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
published: "2026-09-23"
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# Post Office Branch - Brent Cross Town

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0778ca

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is procuring a retailer to incorporate and operate a Post Office branch within an existing or proposed retail business at Brent Cross Town, London. The service is intended to maintain local access to Post Office services. The requirement is for Post Office counter services, delivered from the retailer’s premises; it is not a standalone branch fit-out or general retail contract. The procurement covers one branch and one service location. The selected retailer is Universal Office Equipment (UK) Limited, a London-based small or medium-sized enterprise. The branch is identified as Brent Cross Town, with the service location recorded in London. The business model is for the retailer to combine Post Office counter operations with its own retail business.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Universal Office Equipment (UK) Limited through a direct award. Post Office Limited says the previous contract ended unexpectedly and that the direct award was made to maintain continuity of service for the local community. The award value is £8,000 gross. The tender description estimates Post Office fees at £8,000–£12,000 per year at the current location; this is a separate estimate from the recorded award value. The contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 7 October 2076, with signature scheduled for 7 October 2026. There was one lot, considered suitable for SMEs. The award is recorded as pending. No evaluation criteria are stated.

This requirement demonstrates demand for a retailer able to host Post Office counter services within an existing or planned shop, rather than for a supplier delivering counter services as a standalone operation. A credible future competitor would need suitable retail premises at Brent Cross Town and the ability to integrate Post Office services into the day-to-day running of that business, maintaining convenient local access for customers. The stated SME suitability and the selection of a small or medium-sized supplier show that this branch-scale opportunity can suit an independent or smaller retailer, provided it can support the combined retail and Post Office operation. The direct award followed the end of an earlier contract and was intended to preserve service continuity, so reliability in maintaining the local branch is commercially relevant.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office branch into their existing or proposed business. Estimated Post Office fees in the current location in the range of PS8,000.00 - PS12,000.00 per annum.

### Procurement Information

The existing contract ended due to unforeseen circumstances. A direct award was made to ensure continuity of Post Office services and maintain access for the local community.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090222-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSAL OFFICE EQUIPMENT (UK) LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090222-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090222-2026
  23rd September 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uoe.co.uk
- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-06b600
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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