Isle of Man Post Office is looking for partners for its parcel collection service.

Parcels are continuing to be a rapidly growing market and the Post Office says wants to ensure customers have convenient collection sites with late night and weekend opening times.

Chairman Julie Edge said: ’We recognise that convenience is key and so we would like to be able to offer parcel collection points in as many communities as possible, widening the nine sites we currently have in place.’

Customers who receive a ’notice left’ card when they are not at home to receive a parcel, can either collect it from the site specified on the card or go online to the Post Office’s website and arrange to collect the item from the most convenient location listed.

Text messages can now also be sent to customers who choose to collect a parcel from their preferred location, advising them when the parcel is available to collect.

Ms Edge said: ’A key element of our retail modernisation strategy is to adapt the way we provide postal services in light of the changing demands of our customers.

’Whilst we need to ensure all our services are delivered in a financially responsible way, we are committed to ensuring that they reflect customer demand in the local community.

She added: ’We hope the expressions of interest advert will attract a wide-range of businesses or organisations that are looking to increase their footfall and generate an additional income, whilst providing an important service to the community.’

The expression of interest is available to view at www.iompost.com/procurement and at website www.gov.im/categories/business-and-industries/expressions-of-interest/.

Deadline for responses is 5pm on Monday, January 4.