--- title: "Post Office Branch - Fairlight" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-09-25" --- # Post Office Branch - Fairlight Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077ab7.json) ## Summary Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business in Fairlight, near Hastings. The branch will provide post office counter services alongside the retailer’s other business, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design will be agreed to suit the business. The opportunity therefore suits operators looking to add postal services to a retail site, rather than suppliers providing standalone equipment or consultancy. The service is intended to form part of a vibrant, sustainable retail business. The delivery location is Fairlight, East Sussex. The buyer invited offers through a competitive, multi-stage process to assess candidates’ suitability to run a Post Office branch. The application deadline was 5 October 2026 at 23:59 UK time; the stated end of the award period was 25 January 2027. The contract period was set to run from 25 January 2027 to 25 January 2077. Estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £13,000–£16,000 per year, inclusive of the products listed under general information; the stated tender value is £13,000 gross. Evaluation starts with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances. Applications passing that assessment proceed to a suitability assessment for running a Post Office branch. The opportunity is presented as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises. This opportunity is aimed at retailers able to integrate Post Office services into an existing or planned shop and operate the services alongside their retail business. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a viable business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment, then meet the buyer’s suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The multi-stage assessment means financial viability is a threshold for proceeding to the suitability stage. The arrangement is intended for a sustainable retail operation, with the branch’s layout and design agreed to fit the business. It may be relevant to small retailers and community-focused enterprises seeking to add postal counter services and associated fees to their retail offer. The assessment focuses on the business proposition and the candidate’s suitability to operate a branch. ## Notice Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to 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 PS13,000 - PS16,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/fairlight-post-office-hastings-tn35-4ap?search_term=TN35 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091053-2026 | | 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 | 25 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2077 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,000 | | Lots value | £13,000 | | 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 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64114000 - Post office counter services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2026 at 14:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091053-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091053-2026 25th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/fairlight-post-office-hastings-tn35-4ap?search_term=TN35 - 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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