Post Office Branch - Ameysford Road

Post Office Limited is seeking a retailer to integrate a Post Office Local branch into an existing or proposed business at Ameysford Road in Dorset. The objective is to incorporate post office counter services into a sustainable retail operation, with the specific layout and design to be mutually agreed upon. The services must be provided during the retail business's standard opening hours. The estimated annual Post Office fees for this location range from 8,000 to 14,000 pounds. The estimated period of performance is 50 years, spanning from January 12, 2027, to January 12, 2077. The selection process follows a competitive flexible procedure consisting of a multi-stage suitability assessment. Applicants must first pass a mandatory pass/fail financial assessment of their business plan and finances before proceeding to a quality-based evaluation of their suitability to operate a branch. This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Interested parties must submit their electronic applications in English by the deadline of November 12, 2026.