- Value
- Value not stated
- Closes
- 18 Aug 2027 (283 days)
- Where
- West Midlands
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 18 Oct 2027 – 19 Oct 2077
In plain English
Post Office Limited wants a retailer to run a Post Office Local inside their existing or planned shop at Cabin Lane, Oswestry (SY11 2DZ), offering Post Office services over the shop's normal opening hours. The contract is stated to run from 18 October 2027 to 18 October 2077, and bids close on 18 August 2027.
Good fit for: An independent shop or convenience retailer in or near Oswestry that wants to add Post Office counter services.
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 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 £9,500 - £11,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/cabin-lane-post-office-oswestry-sy11-2dz?search_term=SY11 2DZ
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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