What DPD Local does

DPD Local is a UK-registered parcel delivery carrier (DPD Local UK Ltd) operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of La Poste through DPDgroup. Founded in 1979 as a motorcycle courier, it transitioned to overnight parcel delivery by 1981, was acquired by Mayne Nickless in 1991, and has been under La Poste ownership since 2000. It sits alongside sister company DPD UK (delivering 400M+ parcels annually) and uses CitySprint as a referral channel for super-urgent same-day work. Headquarters is in Smethwick, with operational and administrative offices in Oldbury and Bristol, and the company operates as part of a Europe-wide network spanning 28 European countries plus selected APAC and North American destinations.

DPD Local's product portfolio covers UK domestic services (NEXT DAY, By 10:30, By 12:00, Saturday/Sunday, Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Northern Ireland / Scilly offshore), European road services (DPD Classic Europe, DPD Classic Shop), international air services (Air Express, Air Classic, DPD Direct, DPD Direct Lite), heavy freight up to 350kg, Expresspak 1/5 ready-to-go bags, returns (Reverse It), the DPD Local Logistics warehousing division (35,000 sq ft, 6,500 pallet spaces, TAPA-accredited), and the DPD Pickup network of 22,000+ collection points across Europe. The proprietary technology stack centers on Predict (one-hour delivery window notifications via SMS/email driven by routing and driver queue position), Follow My Parcel (real-time map tracking with 15-minute arrival slot and driver disclosure), and the MyDPD Local API exposing lead-time, label generation, address book, and tracking for shipper integrations. Certifications include ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (with 27017/27018-aligned controls) and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 at the DPDgroup UK entity level.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-parcel transaction fees across consumer/SMB self-service (DPD Local Online, starting at £2.99 per parcel) and enterprise account contracts (tailored monthly pricing with fuel, dimensional, and clearance surcharges), supplemented by managed logistics and warehousing service contracts. Go-to-market mixes direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers, a self-service PLG-style online booking platform, and pickup shop touchpoints that double as distribution and brand exposure. The customer base spans UK-based businesses requiring time-definite domestic delivery, e-commerce retailers selling across Europe, and enterprises using the integrated warehousing and fulfilment division.

Name

DPD Local

Legal name

DPD Local UK Ltd

Website

https://dpdlocal.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

DPD Local is a UK-registered parcel delivery carrier (DPD Local UK Ltd) and wholly-owned subsidiary of La Poste's DPDgroup, offering UK domestic, European, and international express parcel services, warehousing, and the DPD Pickup network of 22,000+ European collection points, serving UK businesses, e-commerce retailers, and enterprise logistics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parcel Delivery Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922), Postal Service (491)

SIC

Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Metro/Urban Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional Parcel Carriers (Intra-Regional Ground) (TLAAACAG), Domestic Parcel Post / Ground Parcels (TLAAAAAB)

Keywords

• Parcel delivery services
• Express courier services
• Last mile delivery
• International parcel shipping
• Logistics and warehousing

Headquarters

HQ city

Smethwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parcel Delivery Services: Core revenue from express parcel delivery within UK and internationally, including same-day, next-day, and standard delivery options. Revenue based on parcel weight, dimensions, destination, and service level selected.
2. Premium Delivery Services: Premium time-critical services including By 10:30, By 12:00, Saturday and Sunday delivery, and same-day options through sister company CitySprint
3. Logistics and Warehousing: Value-added logistics services including 35,000 sq ft warehousing facility with 6,500 pallet spaces, offering order fulfilment, storage, and integrated distribution services
4. DPD Pickup Network: Parcel shop network allowing customers to drop off and collect parcels from local stores, creating additional delivery touchpoints

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DPD Local is a UK parcel delivery service operating as part of DPDgroup, offering domestic UK and international parcel shipping with time-definite options (NEXT DAY, By 10:30, By 12:00, Saturday/Sunday, Offshore). The company provides proprietary delivery notification technology (Predict one-hour delivery window and Follow My Parcel real-time map tracking), a 22,000+ European DPD Pickup parcel shop network, and value-added logistics/warehousing services via a 35,000 sq ft TAPA-accredited facility.

Product overview

DPD Local is a parcel delivery service operating as part of DPDgroup, offering a comprehensive suite of delivery solutions. The core offering includes Predict (one-hour delivery window notifications), Follow My Parcel (real-time map tracking with 15-minute time slots), and DPD Pickup (over 22,000 parcel shop collection points across Europe). The product portfolio spans UK domestic services (NEXT DAY, By 10:30/By 12:00, Saturday/Sunday delivery, Offshore), international road services (DPD Classic Europe, DPD Classic Shop), air express services (Air Express, Air Classic, DPD Direct, DPD Direct Lite), heavy freight (30-350kg), express bags (Expresspak 1/5), and returns solutions. Additional services include DPD Local Online booking platform and DPD Local Logistics warehousing with 35,000 sq ft facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Predict: One hour delivery window notification service via SMS or email
• Follow My Parcel
• DPD Pickup
• DPD Local Online
• DPD Local Logistics

Products and services

• DPD Local (Core Parcel Delivery Service) Core parcel delivery service covering UK domestic and international shipments, part of DPDgroup offering same-day and next-day delivery options.
• Predict Industry-leading one-hour delivery window notification service via SMS or email, including driver name and delivery queue position information to eliminate waiting in all day.
• Follow My Parcel Real-time parcel tracking on a map allowing customers to watch delivery progress as drivers make their rounds, with final 15-minute time slot notification.
• DPD Pickup / DPD European Pickup Parcel shop network allowing customers to collect or drop off parcels at local stores, with over 22,000 DPD Pickup points throughout Europe enabling international collection convenience.
• DPD Local Online Self-service online platform at dpdlocal-online.co.uk for sending parcels within the UK or abroad, offering parcel booking and quote capabilities starting from £2.99.
• DPD Local NEXT DAY UK parcel delivery before close of business the following working day.
• By 10:30 & By 12:00 Time-Definite Delivery Time-specific UK delivery services ensuring parcels arrive by 10:30am or noon the next working day, available on Saturdays as well.
• Saturday & Sunday Delivery Extended weekend delivery services including By 10:30, By 12 or next-day delivery on Saturdays, and nationwide Sunday Service coverage.
• Offshore Delivery Services Delivery to Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and Scilly Islands with two-day delivery as standard, with next-day and before-noon options in certain locations.
• Expresspak Ready-to-go bags supplied free of charge for items weighing up to 1kg (Expresspak 1) and 5kg (Expresspak 5).
• Freight Heavy goods delivery service for items weighing over 30kg and up to 350kg with simple rate structure.
• Returns (Reverse It) Recall and relocate stock at convenience with online tracking; Reverse It Ad Hoc allows returns parcels to be picked up simultaneously with regular deliveries.
• DPD Local Logistics Order fulfilment and warehousing services with 35,000 square foot facility and 6,500 pallet spaces; TAPA accredited with fully integrated warehouse and distribution IT systems for real-time tracking.
• DPD Classic Europe International road-based delivery service to European delivery addresses for parcels up to 31.5kg with dimensions under 175cm long and girth not exceeding 300cm.
• DPD Classic Shop International delivery to Pickup Parcel Shops across Europe for parcels up to 20kg with measurements under 100cm long and girth not exceeding 250cm.
• Air Express, Air Classic, DPD Direct, DPD Direct Lite International air transport services for urgent shipments; DPD Direct Lite is a lighter international option with lower surcharges.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CitySprintsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCitySprint serves as DPD Local's referral partner for super urgent same-day delivery requirements. DPD Local recommends CitySprint to customers requiring deliveries beyond standard service parameters, creating a complementary service ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel network owned by Royal Mail/IDS, offering B2B and B2C parcel services across UK and continental Europe. Comparable to DPD Local on standard and express parcel services within UK and pan-European road delivery.
• PostNL: Dutch national postal/parcel operator with cross-border services to UK and Europe via Spring GLS partnership. Comparable to DPD Local on national postal/parcel model, parcel shop networks, and cross-border European parcel delivery.
• Yodel: UK-focused parcel carrier serving retailers and consumers with home and doorstep deliveries. Overlaps with DPD Local in domestic next-day, time-window, and pickup/collection services for SMB and enterprise shippers.
• DX (DX Delivery): UK parcels, freight, and secure delivery specialist serving B2B and retail shippers. Comparable to DPD Local on UK next-day parcel delivery and time-sensitive B2B distribution.
• Evri: One of the largest UK parcel delivery carriers (formerly Hermes UK), serving SMB shippers and consumers with home delivery and parcel shop collection. Closely comparable to DPD Local on UK domestic parcel mix, multi-channel GTM, and parcel shop network.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Mail: UK's designated universal postal operator, offering letters and parcels including tracked and next-day services. Directly competes with DPD Local in UK domestic parcels and is the legacy incumbent against which DPD Local's premium services (Predict, By 10:30) are positioned.
• UPS: Global parcel and logistics integrator with strong UK domestic and European road/air operations. Comparable to DPD Local on express parcel delivery, tracking visibility, and enterprise logistics services.
• DHL Express: Global express integrator offering time-definite international and domestic services across UK and Europe. Comparable to DPD Local on international priority delivery, tracking, and enterprise account management.
• FedEx: Global express courier with UK and intra-Europe priority services. Comparable to DPD Local on time-definite international delivery, advanced tracking, and enterprise account pricing.

Emerging players

• Amazon Logistics: Amazon's in-house last-mile network increasingly handling non-Amazon volumes in UK. Comparable to DPD Local on UK domestic parcel delivery and tracking, while representing a structural competitive threat for e-commerce shipper volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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