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Post Office Branch - Morton

Post Office Limited

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21 Oct 2026 at 15:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to take on the Morton Post Office in Carlisle, either by purchasing the existing business or by adding a Post Office Local to an existing or proposed shop. The service would be integrated into the retail business and offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The layout and design would be agreed to suit the business. The work is the provision of post office counter services, alongside a sustainable retail operation. The branch is identified as Morton; the service is for customers at the existing location in Carlisle.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure, using a multi-stage assessment of candidates’ suitability. The bid deadline was 4 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated award decision date was 4 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period was set from 4 January 2027 to 4 January 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location were stated as £24,000–£30,000 per year; the tender’s published gross value is £24,000. There is one lot. The evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; only applicants who pass proceed to assessment against the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. Offers may be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity is intended for a retailer able to operate a sustainable shop alongside Post Office Local counter services, with opening hours that allow the Post Office service to be offered during the retail business’s hours. It may suit an established retailer seeking to add Post Office services, or a business planning to open at the location; the existing business may also be purchased. Applicants need to present a business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment, then demonstrate suitability to run a Post Office branch. The opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The service layout can be agreed to fit the retailer’s business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Morton

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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 PS24,000 - PS30,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/morton-post-office-carlisle-ca2-6pp?search_term=CA2 6PP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099638-2026
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
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 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
TLD1 Cumbria
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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