--- title: "Post Office Branch - Partington" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Post Office Branch - Partington Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd37.json) ## Summary Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed business in Partington, Manchester. The requirement is for post office counter services integrated into a vibrant, sustainable retail operation, allowing customers to access Post Office services during the retailer’s normal opening hours. The exact layout and design of the Post Office Local will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the business. This is a service concession and light-touch public service opportunity, rather than a conventional supply or construction contract. It is suited to businesses that already operate, or are planning, a customer-facing retail premises capable of accommodating and supporting a Post Office counter alongside their main activities. The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure, using an accelerated multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability. Applications must be submitted by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, with the award decision due by 28 February 2027 at 23:59 UTC. The contract is scheduled to run from 31 March 2027 to 31 March 2077. The estimated gross value is £8,000, with the current location described as generating Post Office fees in the range of £8,000 to £14,000 per annum. Electronic submissions are allowed in English. Evaluation first requires a pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch. This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, as well as established retailers and entrepreneurs developing a new retail business. Applicants need a credible business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment before their suitability is considered. The successful operator will need the commercial capability to run a sustainable customer-facing retail business while incorporating Post Office services into its operations. Relevant strengths include experience managing retail premises, dependable day-to-day service delivery, suitable opening hours, sound financial management and the ability to work with Post Office Limited on the counter’s layout and design. Businesses seeking to add a trusted public service to an existing retail offer may be well placed to compete. ## Notice 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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/partington-post-office-manchester-m31-4py?search_term=M31 4PY ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074514-2026 | | 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 | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2077 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000 | | Lots value | £8,000 | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 6 Aug 2026 at 10:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074514-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074514-2026 6th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/partington-post-office-manchester-m31-4py?search_term=M31 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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