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Post Office Branch - Ameysford Road

Post Office Limited

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30 Oct 2026 at 12:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Local into an existing or proposed retail business on Ameysford Road, in the BH22 9PY area. The service combines Post Office counter services with a retail business, with Post Office services offered during the retailer’s opening hours. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the selected retailer to fit the business. This opportunity is suited to operators able to run a sustainable, customer-facing shop alongside postal services. Delivery is in the Ameysford Road area of Dorset.

The buyer invited offers through an open, competitive flexible procedure with a multi-stage assessment of candidates. The procurement reached tender stage. The deadline for registering interest and submitting an application was 12 November 2026 at 23:59 UTC; the stated decision date was 12 December 2026 at 23:59 UTC. The contract period is 12 January 2027 to 12 January 2077. The estimated Post Office fees at the current location are £8,000–£14,000 per year; the stated procurement value is £8,000 gross. There is one opportunity. Evaluation starts with a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances; candidates passing this stage are assessed for suitability to run a Post Office branch. Applications may be submitted electronically in English.

This opportunity is for a retailer able to integrate postal counter services into an existing or planned shop and operate them alongside its normal retail activity and opening hours. The buyer indicates that small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises are suitable applicants. Candidates need a viable business plan and finances that pass the mandatory financial assessment, followed by evidence that they meet the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch. The multistage assessment means applicants should be prepared to demonstrate both commercial viability and the practical ability to operate the service. The branch layout can be agreed to suit the retail business, supporting integration with the retailer’s premises and customer offer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Ameysford Road

Notice Description

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to 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 PS8,000 - PS14,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ameysford-road-post-office-bh22-9py?search_term=BH22 9PY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-079499
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103178-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64114000 - Post office counter services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2027 - 12 Jan 2077 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Post Office Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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