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Post Office Branch - West Bollington

Post Office Limited

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13 Aug 2026 at 09:57

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 West Bollington. The requirement is for post office counter services integrated into a vibrant, sustainable retail operation, with Post Office services available during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact counter layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. This is a service concession in the light-touch services category, suited to organisations that can operate a customer-facing retail business alongside post office services. The arrangement is intended for a local branch and its delivery location is West Bollington, within the Macclesfield area.

The process has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an accelerated, open competitive flexible procedure. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. The sole lot has an estimated gross value of £18,000, while the current estimated Post Office fees are stated as £18,000–£20,000 per annum. The contract period is 7 April 2027 to 7 April 2077. Applications must be submitted by 7 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC, and the award decision is due by 7 March 2027 at 23:59 UTC. Electronic submission in English is allowed. 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.

This opportunity suits an SME, voluntary, community or social enterprise that already operates, or is developing, a sustainable retail business and wants to add post office services. Bidders need a credible business plan and finances strong enough to pass the mandatory financial assessment before their application can proceed. They must also demonstrate suitability to run a Post Office branch and the ability to provide reliable counter services throughout their business’s opening hours. The opportunity is particularly relevant to retailers with an established local customer base, suitable premises and the operational capacity to integrate a Post Office Local without disrupting their core business. The successful applicant will work with Post Office Limited on the branch layout and design.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - West Bollington

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 PS18,000 - PS20,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/west-bollington-post-office-macclesfield-sk10-5ht?search_term=SK10 5HT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e33f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077065-2026
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2027 - 8 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
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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