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title: "Post Office Branch - Wareham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e83b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Post Office Limited"
published: "2026-08-20"
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# Post Office Branch - Wareham

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e83b

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## Summary

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main branch into an existing or proposed retail business in Wareham. The service is post office counter services, provided through a dedicated Post Office area with the full range of Post Office services. The branch layout and design will be agreed with the successful retailer to suit the wider business. This opportunity is therefore aimed at retailers able to accommodate a dedicated counter-service operation alongside their own trading activities. The buyer is Post Office Limited, a public undertaking. The opportunity concerns a single branch and its associated local customer service operation in Wareham, Dorset.

The procurement has reached tender: Post Office Limited invited offers through an accelerated, competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime. It uses a multi-stage process to assess postmaster candidate suitability, with electronic submissions allowed in English. The tender deadline was 19 February 2027 at 23:59 GMT, and the expected award decision date was 19 March 2027 at 23:59 GMT. The contract period is 19 April 2027 to 19 April 2077. The stated tender value is £44,000 gross, while estimated Post Office fees at the current location are described as £44,000 to £49,000 per annum. Evaluation first requires a mandatory pass/fail assessment of the business plan and finances, followed by assessment of suitability to run a Post Office branch.

This opportunity suits an established retailer or an operator with a credible proposed retail business who can incorporate a dedicated Post Office Main area and deliver the full range of branch services. Applicants need to demonstrate financial viability through their business plan and finances; failing the mandatory financial assessment prevents progression to the suitability assessment. The process also examines whether the applicant meets the suitability criteria for running a Post Office branch, so relevant retail management capability, operational planning and the ability to support a long-term branch operation will be important. The opportunity is expressly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The buyer will agree the branch layout and design with the selected retailer.

## Notice

Post Office Ltd is looking for a successful retailer to incorporate a Post Office Main into their existing or proposed business. The offer available in this Post Office would be: Post Office Main branch - a dedicated Post Office area, a full range of services. 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 PS44,000 - PS49,000 per annum. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/wareham-post-office-wareham-bh20-4aw?search_term=BH20 4AW

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079303-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2027 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2027 - 20 Apr 2077 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,000 |
| Lots value | £44,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Post Office Limited |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64114000 - Post office counter services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 10:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079303-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079303-2026
  20th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/wareham-post-office-wareham-bh20-4aw?search_term=BH20
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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