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title: "Post Office Branch - Morton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078d32"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - Morton

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078d32

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099638-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2077 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000 |
| 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 | TLD1 Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2026 at 15:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099638-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/099638-2026
  21st October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/morton-post-office-carlisle-ca2-6pp?search_term=CA2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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