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Post Office Branch - Horwich End

Post Office Limited

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18 Sep 2026 at 12:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local branch into an existing or proposed retail business at Horwich End, High Peak, SK23 7HX. The requirement is for post office counter services integrated into a vibrant and sustainable shop or similar retail operation, with Post Office services offered during the same opening hours as the host business. The exact layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the premises and business. This is a service concession for a retailer that can operate a customer-facing post office counter alongside its main commercial activity. The opportunity is suitable for businesses considering a new retail venture as well as established retailers seeking to add post office services.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open, accelerated competitive flexible procedure. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability and is treated as a light-touch contract. Expressions of interest and applications were due by 16 October 2026 at 23:59, with the award decision period ending on 16 November 2026 at 23:59. The contract is scheduled to run from 16 December 2026 to 16 December 2076. The stated tender value is £19,000 gross, and estimated current Post Office fees are £19,000 to £21,500 per annum. 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. Electronic submission in English is allowed.

This opportunity suits an established retailer or a business with a credible proposed retail model that can accommodate and operate a Post Office Local counter. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through their business plan and finances, since failure at that mandatory assessment prevents progression to the suitability assessment. They must also meet the buyer’s suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch and be able to provide post office services throughout the host business’s opening hours. The requirement is intended to fit small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may suit independent retailers, community shops and other locally focused operators with suitable premises, customer service capability and the capacity to run an additional regulated-facing service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Horwich End

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 PS19,000 - PS21,500 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/horwich-end-post-office-high-peak-sk23-7hx?search_term=SK23 7HX

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077558
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088638-2026
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
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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