Tender

Post Office Branch - Cumbernauld

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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TenderUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

Post Office Limited is actively seeking a successful retailer to purchase the current business or incorporate a Post Office Local branch in Cumbernauld, located in the United Kingdom region UKM82. The tender process is in the update stage, following its initiation on 11 February 2026. The procurement process is open and employs a competitive flexible procedure, designed with an accelerated light-touch contract rationale. The Post Office aims to integrate its services into a vibrant retail environment, offering substantial potential fees ranging from £23,000 to £28,500 per annum. Interested parties can register their interest until 11 May 2026, with awards to be finalised by 11 June 2026.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the retail sector looking to expand through strategic acquisition or integration of postal services. It is an ideal match for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria which encourage diverse participation. The multi-stage process ensures assessment of candidates' business plans and financial health, favouring entities that demonstrate a robust and sustainable approach to post office management. The strategic location in Cumbernauld presents significant growth potential for businesses seeking to enhance their service offerings and operational reach.

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Notice Title

Post Office Branch - Cumbernauld

Notice Description

Post Office Limited is looking for a successful retailer to either purchase the current business or 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 PS23,000 - PS28,500 per annum. Please note this estimate is inclusive of the products listed under General Information. Further information can be found at: https://runapostoffice.co.uk/branch/cumbernauld-post-office-glasgow-g67-1ng?search_term=G67

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012993-2026
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
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2076 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nd.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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