--- title: "Post Office Branch - Horwich End" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077558" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077558" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077558.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077558.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Post Office Limited" published: "2026-09-18" --- # Post Office Branch - Horwich End Buyer: Post Office Limited Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077558 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-077558) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077558.json) ## Summary 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. ## 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 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088638-2026 | | 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 | 18 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2076 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000 | | Lots value | £19,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64114000 - Post office counter services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2026 at 12:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088638-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088638-2026 18th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/ - https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/horwich-end-post-office-high-peak-sk23-7hx?search_term=SK23 - 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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