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Post Office Branch - Partington

Post Office Limited

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06 Aug 2026 at 10:07

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 Partington, Manchester. The requirement is for post office counter services integrated into a vibrant, sustainable retail operation, allowing customers to access Post Office services during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design of the Post Office Local will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. This is a service concession and light-touch public service opportunity, rather than a conventional supply or construction contract. It is suited to businesses that already operate, or are planning, a customer-facing retail premises capable of accommodating and supporting a Post Office counter alongside their main activities.

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 must be submitted by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision due by 28 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2077. The estimated gross value is £8,000, with the current location described as generating Post Office fees in the range of £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, as well as established retailers and entrepreneurs developing a new retail business. Applicants need a credible business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment before their suitability is considered. The successful operator will need the commercial capability to run a sustainable customer-facing retail business while incorporating Post Office services into its operations. Relevant strengths include experience managing retail premises, dependable day-to-day service delivery, suitable opening hours, sound financial management and the ability to work with Post Office Limited on the counter’s layout and design. Businesses seeking to add a trusted public service to an existing retail offer may be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Partington

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/partington-post-office-manchester-m31-4py?search_term=M31 4PY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074514-2026
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
6 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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