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Post Office Branch - Ruabon

Post Office Limited

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16 Oct 2026 at 15:50

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 in Ruabon, Wrexham. The service combines Post Office counter services with the retailer’s shop, with Post Office services offered during the same opening hours as the retail business. The layout and design will be agreed to suit the retailer’s premises and business. The opportunity is intended to support a vibrant, sustainable retail operation while providing local access to Post Office services. Delivery is in Ruabon, in the Wrexham area.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with a multi-stage assessment of candidates. The tender submission deadline was 15 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 15 February 2027. The proposed contract period runs from 15 March 2027 to 15 March 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £12,600–£14,000 a year; the published estimated contract value is £12,600. There is one lot. Assessment includes a mandatory pass/fail review of the business plan and finances; candidates who fail do not proceed to the suitability assessment. The second assessment considers suitability to run a Post Office branch. Applications may be submitted in English electronically.

This opportunity suits a retailer able to integrate Post Office Local services into an existing shop or a proposed retail business. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are identified as suitable. The buyer will assess both the financial case and the candidate’s suitability to run a Post Office branch, so bidders should be prepared to present a business plan and demonstrate that their business can support the service. The Post Office counter is intended to operate over the same hours as the retail business, making a sustainable retail operation and the capacity to provide consistent service central to the proposition. The branch layout is to be agreed with the successful retailer, allowing it to be designed around the business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Ruabon

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 PS12,600 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ruabon-post-office-wrexham-ll14-6aw?search_term=LL14 6AW

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0789f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098123-2026
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
£12,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
£12,600 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 20273 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2027 - 15 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
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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