Stationery

Tender description

Under the leadership and management of Post Office Ltd (POL) the purpose of this contract is to: (a) Supply and optimise retail in POLs UK-wide Crown branch network, currently around 300 branches (this number is expected to reduce to some extent over the course of the contract); b) Running and optimising the online retail channel of POL(www.postofficeshop.co.uk/) and (c) The manufacture, supply and wholesale of POL branded packaging products to POLs Crown branch network and online channel — and to POLs UK wide Agency network and to 3rd party retailers. The key product categories sold through POLs Crown branch and online retail businesses currently include, but are not limited to: Packaging and mailing solutions, stationery, office supplies and greetings cards. It is intended that the scope of the contract will include, but is not limited to, the following key elements: a) Supply and optimise retail in POLs UK-wide Crown branch network and (b) Running and optimising the online retail channel of POLs: Manage supply and optimise POLs Crown branch and online retail businesses; Overall retail strategy, planning and management in support of POLs Crown Branch; buying, ranging and ordering; promotions and marketing; operation and optimisation of the online shop and underlying technology platforms; online customer services; retail supply chain for Crown branch and online; c) The manufacture, supply and wholesale of POL branded packaging products to POLs UK wide Agency network and to 3rd party retailers.