✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 21 Oct 2026, 19:34.
Opportunity overview
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 £24,000 - £30,000 per annum.
Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/morton-post-office-carlisle-ca2-6pp?search_term=CA2 6PP
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-078d32
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
To register your interest in this opportunity, please visit https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/morton-post-office-carlisle-ca2-6pp?search_term=CA2 6PP
A multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability.
Special regime
concession
lightTouch
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
4 Nov 2026, 23:59
Expected award period
Ends
4 Dec 2026, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Value
Including VAT
24,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Assessment of business plan and finances
Description
A mandatory pass/fail financial assessment.
If the financial assessment is not successfully passed, the application will not proceed to suitability assessment.
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
1
Weight
order
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch
Description
Meets suitability criteria to run a post office branch.
Buyer location · London · UKI31 · EC2V 7ER · United Kingdom
Delivery location · UKD1 · United Kingdom
Notice and amendment history
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
099638-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer for the Morton Post Office opportunity. The retailer may purchase the current business or integrate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The stated model is to offer Post Office services during the retail business's opening hours.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for retailers with an existing or proposed sustainable retail business that can accommodate a Post Office Local. No certifications or further eligibility requirements are stated.
Key points identified
Retail businessExisting or proposed vibrant and sustainable retail businessEvidence: "integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business" and "their existing or proposed business"
Delivery modelPurchase current business or incorporate a Post Office LocalEvidence: "either purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office Local"
Opening hoursPost Office services offered over the retail business's opening hoursEvidence: "so they can be offered over the same opening hours"
92% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer for the Morton Post Office opportunity. The retailer may purchase the current business or integrate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business. The stated model is to offer Post Office services during the retail business's opening hours.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for retailers with an existing or proposed sustainable retail business that can accommodate a Post Office Local. No certifications or further eligibility requirements are stated.
Key deliverables
Purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office Local into a retail business
Integrate Post Office services into the retail offer
Agree the branch layout and design with Post Office Ltd
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Retail business
96% confidence
Existing or proposed vibrant and sustainable retail business
View supporting evidence
"integrating Post Office services into a vibrant and sustainable retail business" and "their existing or proposed business"
Delivery model
98% confidence
Purchase current business or incorporate a Post Office Local
View supporting evidence
"either purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office Local"
Opening hours
94% confidence
Post Office services offered over the retail business's opening hours
View supporting evidence
"so they can be offered over the same opening hours"
Layout and design
93% confidence
To be agreed with the retailer
View supporting evidence
"The exact layout and design will be agreed with you to suit your business."
Supplier eligibility
90% confidence
A successful retailer is sought; other eligibility requirements are unknown
View supporting evidence
"Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer"
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Estimated Post Office fees
96% confidence
£24,000–£30,000 per annum at the current location
View supporting evidence
"Estimated Post Office fees: In the current location in the range of £24,000 - £30,000 per annum."
Notice/lot value
98% confidence
£24,000
View supporting evidence
Opportunity value_max and Lot 1 value_amount are both 24000 GBP
Commercial interpretation
94% confidence
Unclear whether the £24,000 notice/lot value represents annual fees, contract value, or another measure
View supporting evidence
The stated fee range extends to £30,000 per annum, while the opportunity and lot value are £24,000.
Delivery
Delivery area
91% confidence
UKD1 region, United Kingdom
View supporting evidence
Delivery location: region "UKD1", country "United Kingdom"
process and Lot 1 submission_deadline: "2026-11-04T23:59:59Z"
Lots
99% confidence
One active lot; no lot title or description supplied
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 is active; title and description are null
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Value discrepancy
98% confidence
The stated estimated annual fees are £24,000–£30,000, but the opportunity and its sole lot are valued at £24,000. The relationship between these figures is not stated.
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Description states "£24,000 - £30,000 per annum"; process value_max and Lot 1 value_amount are £24,000.
Incomplete lot detail
99% confidence
The sole active lot has no title or description, so lot-specific scope is unknown.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 title and description are null.
Unstated supplier conditions
90% confidence
Required certifications, insurance, financial standing, ownership terms and detailed submission requirements are unknown from the supplied evidence.
View supporting evidence
No such requirements are included in the supplied opportunity fields.
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