Deliveries for education
- DBS-checked, uniformed drivers
- Sealed pouches for confidential papers
- Research samples and lab kit between campuses
- Multi drop runs across trust and college sites
- Signed for at both ends
- Fixed price agreed before we set off
Why schools and universities use a dedicated courier
Education runs on timetables: term dates, research deadlines, inspections and open days. When something has to reach another site today, a parcel network that delivers in two or three days is no help.
We put one driver on your job and drive straight from one site to another, with proof of delivery as soon as it lands.
DBS-checked drivers on school sites
Every Cend driver is DBS-checked and uniformed, which matters when deliveries are going into schools. Drivers follow your sign-in rules and hand items to the named person at reception.
What education customers send
- Research samples moving between university labs
- Lab and science equipment between campuses or to a supplier
- IT kit such as laptops and tablets at the start of term
- Confidential papers between schools, trusts and offices
- Equipment for open days, sports fixtures and performances
Confidential paperwork
Pupil records, HR files and governance papers need a clear chain of custody. They travel in sealed, tamper-evident pouches and are signed for at collection and delivery.
Our document courier service explains that process in full.
Samples and lab equipment
Research samples and delicate instruments need careful handling and a quick, direct journey. Tell us about any handling needs when you book and we will confirm what we can do before the job is accepted.
Our medical courier service covers similar work for hospital and clinical labs.
Runs across several sites
Multi-academy trusts, college groups and universities with more than one campus often move things between sites every week. One driver can cover them all on a single planned route, as our multi drop deliveries page explains.
Regular runs can be set up as a contract with agreed rates. See contract courier services for details.
Simple billing for finance teams
A Cend business account brings every job onto one monthly invoice, with each job listed, which makes life easier for finance and purchasing teams.
We cover schools, colleges and universities across Greater Manchester and the North West, and run same day to any mainland UK address.
Term-time and holiday work
Schools and universities have busy weeks and quiet ones. The start of term, exam season and open days often need extra runs, while the holidays are a good time to move equipment between sites.
Tell us your key dates in advance and we can plan around them. Because we run 24/7, deliveries can also be timed for early mornings or evenings, when sites are quiet and there are fewer pupils around.
Universities and research teams
Research groups often work with partners at other universities and need materials moved between them. A dedicated vehicle and a direct route keep that journey short, with a clear record of when items were collected and delivered.
If a delivery needs to arrive at a particular lab or loading bay, give us the building and room details when you book. The driver will take it to the right door, not just the main reception.
Frequently asked questions
Are your drivers DBS-checked?
Yes. Every Cend driver is DBS-checked and uniformed, and will follow your site's sign-in rules.
Can you move research samples between universities?
Yes. Samples travel in one vehicle, direct from lab to lab. Tell us about any handling needs when you book.
Can you do regular runs between our school sites?
Yes. Regular runs between sites can be agreed on contract terms and billed on one monthly invoice.
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