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Post Office Branch - Trawden

Post Office Limited

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed business in Trawden, serving the local community through post office counter services. The arrangement would integrate Post Office services into the retailer’s own operation, with services offered during the business’s normal opening hours. The exact counter layout and design would be agreed with the successful retailer to fit the premises and wider business. This opportunity is therefore aimed at a shop, convenience store or similar sustainable retail operation that wants to add post office services alongside its existing customer offer. The buyer is Post Office Limited, and the work is to be delivered at the Trawden branch location associated with Colne, Lancashire.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using an accelerated, multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Applications had to be submitted by 23 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision due by 23 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The contract is planned to run from 23 March 2027 to 23 March 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the stated tender and lot value is £8,000 gross, in GBP. There is one lot. Evaluation is ordered first by a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. Offers may be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized businesses, as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises, that operate or are developing a viable retail business. The key requirement is the ability to incorporate post office counter services into a sustainable, customer-facing operation while maintaining suitable opening hours and premises arrangements. Applicants must pass the mandatory financial assessment before their suitability to run a branch is considered, so they should be able to present a credible business plan and financial information. The successful retailer will need to demonstrate that they are suitable to operate a Post Office branch and capable of managing an integrated retail and postal service. Businesses with established retail operations, relevant customer-service experience, and the capacity to adapt their premises for an agreed counter layout are well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Trawden

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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/trawden-post-office-colne-bb8-8ru?search_term=BB8 8RU

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d36f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070370-2026
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20274 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2027 - 23 Mar 2077 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
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
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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