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Post Office Branch - Marlpool

Post Office Limited

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Oct 2026 at 14:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Oct 2026 at 12:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 10:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited sought a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local counter into an existing or proposed retail business at Marlpool, in the Kidderminster area. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s business, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design are to be agreed to suit the business. The requirement is for a post office branch service (CPV 64114000), delivered in the West Midlands. This is a service concession under the light-touch regime, rather than a purchase of goods or construction work.

The procurement is complete: Post Office Limited selected WILLOW QUALITY RETAIL LIMITED, an SME, and signed an active contract. The award was made on 30 July 2026; the contract was signed on 20 October 2026 and runs from 20 October 2026 to 20 October 2076. The recorded award and contract value is £17,500 gross. The competition used an open competitive flexible procedure with a multi-stage suitability assessment. Bidders first had to pass a mandatory financial assessment of their business plan and finances, then meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. One bid was received, and one reached the final stage. The opportunity was divided into one lot.

This requirement demonstrates demand from Post Office Limited for retailers able to host and operate a Post Office Local within a viable retail business. A credible competitor would need an existing or proposed retail operation with opening hours that can accommodate Post Office counter services, and the ability to agree a suitable layout and design with the buyer. The selection process placed an initial pass/fail test on the business plan and finances, so suppliers need sound financial evidence as well as a convincing plan for running the branch. They must also demonstrate suitability to operate a Post Office branch. The contract was awarded to an SME, and the lot was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises; a smaller retailer could therefore be well placed if it meets the financial and operational tests.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Marlpool

Notice Description

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 PS17,500 - PS22,000 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/101093-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
£17,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£17,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 21 Oct 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Post Office Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILLOW QUALITY RETAIL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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