About us at a glance
- 20+ years in courier and logistics — Manchester-based throughout
- Family-run, independent, not a parcel network
- Vetted, uniformed drivers — not subcontracted
- Mixed fleet — motorbike to 7.5 tonne, owned and managed in-house
- Manchester operations team — one phone number, one team
- 24/7 — weekends and bank holidays at no premium
- Used by manufacturers, hospitals, solicitors, retailers and private clients
Who Cend Couriers is
Cend Couriers is a Manchester-based same day courier business that has been in continuous operation for more than twenty years. We are family-run, independent of any parcel network, and we own and operate every vehicle in our fleet. Our base at Universal Square in central Manchester puts us minutes from the M60, M62, M6 and M56 — the road connections that let us reach every UK city quickly.
We started as a small Manchester-only operation moving urgent documents and parts for local businesses. Today we run a mixed fleet covering the UK and Europe, but the underlying promise is the same: when you call Cend, you talk to the people who will dispatch the driver and follow the consignment all the way to delivery.
What makes Cend different
- One Manchester team — the person who quotes your job is the person who dispatches the driver. No call centre, no script.
- Owned vehicles, employed drivers — the driver collecting your consignment is a Cend driver in a Cend uniform, not a gig contractor.
- Direct journeys — same day and express consignments never travel through a sorting hub. The vehicle goes from collection to delivery, and nothing else.
- Honest pricing — we quote a fixed price on every job and stick to it. No fuel surcharges, no peak-period adjustments.
- Real 24/7 cover — out-of-hours and weekend work is standard, not premium.
- Twenty years of road knowledge — experience that shows up in route planning, deadline judgement, and knowing which vehicle to send.
The kinds of work we do
The clients who rely on Cend most heavily come from every sector you would expect a Manchester courier to serve, and a few you might not. Manufacturers send us spare parts that keep production lines running. Hospitals send us blood, samples and clinical paperwork. Solicitors send us court filings, exchange and completion packs, and bundles for trial. Retailers send us stock between branches and out to event venues. Pharmacies, dental practices, accountancy firms, architects, broadcasters and event organisers all rely on Cend on a daily or weekly basis.
Alongside that commercial work, we handle a steady stream of private same-day jobs — identity documents, lost luggage, urgent gifts, paperwork between family members. Whatever the consignment, the standard of service is the same.
Our services
We offer five distinct courier services: same day, express, multi drop, document delivery and next day. See our services overview for a quick comparison.
Where we operate
Cend's base is in central Manchester but the work extends nationwide. Same day to most of the North West and Midlands within hours; same day to London, Bristol and Edinburgh by close of business; next day to every UK postcode. We also operate regular European road freight by quote. See our coverage map for full detail.
Get in touch
The fastest way to start a job is to call us or use the get a quote form. Our team in Manchester answers the phone 24 hours a day. See our contact details for direct numbers and address.
Frequently asked questions
How long has Cend been in business?
Cend Couriers has been operating from Manchester for over twenty years. We have been family-run throughout.
Are you a parcel network?
No. Cend is an independent courier business. We own and operate our vehicles, and the driver collecting your consignment is a Cend employee in a Cend uniform — not a subcontractor.
Where are you based?
Our operations and head office are at Universal Square in central Manchester, M12 6JH. From there we reach the UK motorway network directly.
Do you operate outside business hours?
Yes. Cend runs a true 24/7 service. There is no premium for out-of-hours, weekends or bank holidays on standard same day jobs.
How do I book a job?
Either call us, use our online quote form, or email info@cend.co.uk with the collection address, delivery address, and consignment details. We respond with a fixed price within minutes.
Are your drivers vetted?
Yes. All Cend drivers are DBS-checked, uniformed, and trained in handling confidential and high-value consignments.
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