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title: "Post Office Branch - Ameysford Road"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-079499"
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buyer: "Post Office Limited"
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# Post Office Branch - Ameysford Road

Buyer: Post Office Limited  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-079499

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103178-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2027 - 12 Jan 2077 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | £8,000 |
| 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

- 30 Oct 2026 at 12:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103178-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/103178-2026
  30th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/
- https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/ameysford-road-post-office-bh22-9py?search_term=BH22
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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