Tender

Post Office Branch - Cefn Mawr Post Office

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Tender

03 Mar 2026 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Post Office Limited is for the integration of a Post Office Local into a retailer's business at the Cefn Mawr Post Office. This tender falls under the industry category of post office counter services and takes place in the United Kingdom, specifically in the Wrexham region (UKL13). Currently in the tender stage, the process is part of a competitive flexible procedure with an accelerated multi-stage process focusing on assessing postmaster candidate suitability. Interested parties are advised to submit their interest by 3 April 2026. The procurement method employed here is open with a contract value estimated at £7,500GBP per annum. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 3 July 2026, lasting until 3 July 2076.

This opportunity presents a promising avenue for business growth, particularly for retailers capable of successfully integrating Post Office services into their vibrant and sustainable retail operations. Businesses that align well with this tender include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as suitability for these types is explicitly supported. The retailer must have a robust business plan and meet financial and suitability criteria, which includes a mandatory pass/fail financial assessment, before proceeding to further assessments. This tender allows businesses to leverage the brand recognition and customer access points offered by the Post Office to enhance their service offerings and boost local consumer engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Cefn Mawr Post Office

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 PS7,500 - PS9,000 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/cefn-mawr-post-office-wrexham-ll14-3ln?search_term=LL14

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06616a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019164-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 3 Jul 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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
TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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