Open tender · Notice 079291-2026
Post Office Branch - High Street, Gillingham
- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 19 Feb 2027 (103 days)
- Where
- South West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 19 Apr 2027 – 20 Apr 2077
In plain English
Post Office Limited wants a retailer to run a Post Office Main branch inside their existing or proposed shop on the High Street in Gillingham (SP8 4AA), with a dedicated Post Office area offering a full range of services. The contract runs from 19 April 2027 to 19 April 2077, and estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £60,000 to £65,000 per year.
Good fit for: An independent shop or convenience retailer in or near Gillingham wanting to host a Post Office counter alongside its own trade.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
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 £60,000 - £65,000 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
Getting the documents
runapostoffice.co.uk (linked from the notice).
Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 20 Aug 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £8k to £102k (10 since 2026; 10 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post office branch - Centre - Rushmere Shopping Centre Post Office Limited | Rushmerepost Ltd SME | £30k | 12 Oct |
| Post Office Branch - Cropper Road Post Office Limited | Lawrence Hunt & Co Limited SME | £8k | 12 Oct |
| Post Office Branch - Stirling Post Office Limited | Sri Nidhi Associates Limited SME | £102k | 12 Oct |
| Post Office Branch - Moffat Post Office Limited | St Michael's Services Limited SME | £30k | 10 Sep |
| Post office branch - South Shore Post Office Limited | Efes Blackpool Limited SME | £14k | 4 Sep |
| Post Office Branch - Brent Cross Town Post Office Limited | Universal Office Equipment (UK) Limited SME | £8k | 1 Sep |
| Post Office Branch - East Ayton Post Office Limited | JRS Services (Forecourts) Limited SME | £53k | 4 Aug |
| Post Office Branch - Marlpool Post Office Limited | Willow Quality Retail Limited SME | £18k | 30 Jul |
| Post Office Branch - Woodley Post Office Limited | Asra Po Ltd SME | £50k | 21 Jul |
| Post office branch - Ipswich Post Office Limited | Mahavir Trading Ltd SME | £84k | 6 Jul |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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