The Post Office and DPD agree Click and Collect tie up

The Post Office has announced a Click and Collect partnership with parcel delivery firm DPD.

It previously only had an agreement with Royal Mail Group for parcel collections directly at its branches, but has now opened up its network to external carriers for the first time in its 360 year history.

The service will initially be available at around 250 Post Offices this month before rolling out to approximately 1,500 branches across the UK ahead of the peak Christmas period.

We have today announced a new partnership with DPD to roll out ‘Click and Collect’ services across the UK – driving footfall for Postmasters and helping to contribute to the ambition of a ‘carbon free’ last mile for deliveries. See our press release https://t.co/z4tNbyxwNK pic.twitter.com/fv62nsdz6k
— Post Office News (@PostOfficeNews) August 16, 2021

Nick Read, Chief Executive at the Post Office, says: “Combining the biggest physical retail network with one of the Europe’s best known logistical carriers provides greater customer convenience, footfall for Postmasters and helps people back to the highsStreet as Covid-19 restrictions ease.”

“I’m delighted that through our partnership with DPD, customers can select their local Post Office to collect their parcels and know that they are often open longer hours, staffed by a knowledgeable Postmaster and located moments from where they live.”

Elaine Kerr, DPD CEO, says: “This is a significant, long-term partnership between two brand leaders in the parcel industry and comes at a time when the convenience of online shopping and delivery is more valued than ever.”