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title: "Post Office Branch - Middleton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0694af"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Post Office Branch - Middleton

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0694af

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## Summary

Post Office Limited, based in London, is conducting a procurement process for a new Post Office Main branch in Middleton, Manchester. The tender seeks a retailer to integrate a Post Office area offering a full range of services into their existing or proposed business. The buying organisation, identified under GB-COH-02154540, invites applications until 18 May 2026, with an expected contract commencement on 8 September 2026 lasting until 8 September 2076. This is an open procurement employing a competitive flexible procedure under UK legislation 2023/54, specifically designed for service-based opportunities in the post office counter services category.

This opportunity offers businesses the potential for substantial growth with estimated annual Post Office fees ranging between £63,600 and £84,800. The tender is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its emphasis on assessing the business plan and financial stability, alongside the candidate's suitability to run a Post Office branch. The process is accelerated, considered a light touch contract, and involves multiple stages to ensure the selected retailer aligns with the desired operational standards. Businesses interested in expanding their service offerings or diversifying their market presence will find this a compelling opportunity.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS63,600 - PS84,800 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/middleton-post-office-manchester-m24-4el?search_term=M24 4EL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042514-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2076 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,600 |
| Lots value | £63,600 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 12:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042514-2026
  8th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/middleton-post-office-manchester-m24-4el?search_term=M24
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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