Post Office Branch - Southall

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to either purchase an existing business or integrate a Post Office Local into a new or current retail operation in Southall. The objective is to embed post office counter services into a sustainable business model where services are provided during the retail site's opening hours. The successful candidate will collaborate with Post Office Limited to determine a layout and design that suits the business. Estimated annual fees for the current location range between 8,000 and 14,000 pounds. This concession contract is estimated to run for 30 years, starting February 9, 2027, and ending February 9, 2057. The procurement process follows a competitive flexible multi-stage procedure, with a submission deadline of December 9, 2026. Award decisions are based on two primary quality factors: a mandatory pass/fail financial assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by an evaluation of the candidate's suitability and quality to operate a post office branch. This opportunity is noted as being particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises.