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Send something across Colchester today with a local electric cargo bike courier. Prices start at £3.50.

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0800 112 5252·support@sendsimply.co.uk

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Need something moved across Colchester today?

Tell us where to collect it and where it needs to go. We cover Colchester and the surrounding CO postcodes, using electric cargo bikes for every journey.

Service area: Colchester town centre, CO1–CO4, Stanway, Wivenhoe & surrounding villages

About usBorn in Colchester · Independent since 2021

A delivery service that knows Colchester

We started SendSimply here in Colchester in 2021 because local deliveries could be simpler. We work with High Street businesses, residents and couriers who know the town well. That local knowledge helps us choose sensible routes and get around without adding another van to the road.

What we deliver across Colchester

Documents, parcels & e-commerce orders

Food, groceries & florals

Medical samples & pharmacy items

Same-day business-to-business freight

Colchester charity deliveries — always free

Free for customers

Donating goods to a local cause? We'll collect from your door and deliver to verified charity points, food banks and community hubs — always free.

Local customers

What our customers say

"The bike turns up on time, every time. The cargo box keeps everything secure — even our fragile pieces arrive perfectly."

Sarah M.

Independent retailer, Colchester

"Watching a SendSimply electric cargo bike glide silently down our street at dusk — that's the future of city deliveries."

Daniel R.

Resident, Colchester

"We switched our late-night Lidl runs to SendSimply and cut our emissions by 90%. Couriers love it too."

Priya K.

Operations lead, Colchester grocery partner

"Our high-street store gets daily restocks without a single van blocking the pavement. Customers notice the difference."

James W.

Store manager, Colchester

"SendSimply supported our community event with free deliveries and on-site logistics. Genuinely brilliant team."

Hannah L.

Charity coordinator, Colchester

"The trailer setup means one courier handles what used to take two vans. Smart engineering and properly British weather-proof."

Tom B.

Fleet partner, Colchester

"Quiet, clean, and faster than a van through traffic. My weekly orders arrive before I've even finished my coffee."

Emma T.

Customer, Colchester

A hand with the jobs that take up your day

We deliver more than parcels. Here are a few everyday jobs you can hand over to a local courier.

Send your shopping home

If you've been shopping in town, we can collect your bags and take them home while you carry on with your day.

Pass us an errand

Need to return an online order, collect a purchase or drop off a parcel? A courier can do the trip for you.

Collect or return refillables

We can return empties, collect refillable goods or handle another small trip across Colchester. Every journey is zero-emission.

Quick to book

Add your Colchester collection and delivery addresses, see the price and pay online.

Follow the journey

See where your courier is on the live map and check the latest ETA.

Electric cargo bikes

Every Colchester delivery is zero-emission, helping to keep local roads quieter and cleaner.

Today or another day

Book a same-day delivery or choose a time that suits you later in the week.

No subscription needed · Pay per delivery · From £3.50

Proud to serve

Delivering for local customers, businesses and organisations

Shop with independent businesses around Colchester and have your order delivered by a local electric cargo bike courier.

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NISA CLAYDONS

[CO-OP Stockist] NISA Claydons is your local convenience store, offering a wide range of everyday groceries, snacks, drinks, household essentials and more. Shop locally, discover great value, and have your favourite products delivered conveniently

107 High Street, Colchester

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NISA CLAYDONS
107 High Street, Colchester
[CO-OP Stockist] NISA Claydons is your local convenience store, offering a wide range of everyday groceries, snacks, drinks, household essentials and more. Shop locally, discover great value, and have your favourite products delivered conveniently

Market-leading technology and logistics partners

Sainsbury's

Tesco

Asda

Boots

B&Q

B&M

Iceland

NHS

See what Colchester shops have to offer

Create a free account to browse and order from local businesses.

For local businesses

Take local orders online, without sorting out delivery

Add your products to a SendSimply webshop and take payments online. When an order comes in, our couriers handle the delivery.

A shop that looks like yours

Give customers a straightforward place to browse and buy your products.

Checkout included

Customers order directly, with stock, product options and delivery areas managed in one place.

Card payments through Stripe

Take secure card payments and receive payouts to your bank.

Delivery built into every order

New orders are sent to a SendSimply courier, so you can focus on the customer and the sale.

Reach nearby customers

List your business in the SendSimply marketplace so more local people can find you.

Apply in 2 minutes · We respond within 1 business day

New order

£24.50 · Auto-dispatched

For local businesses & stores

Join SendSimply Marketplace and take the next step towards selling locally. No paid bundle to choose — just tell us about your business.

No upfront costs unless a physical device is required.
No rolling monthly costs unless extra services are requested.

Start with a simple application

1
Tell us about your business
Add your business and contact details, location and expected monthly orders.
2
Share what you need
Use the message field to tell us about any device or extra service requirements.
3
Submit for review
Our team will review your application and reply by email within 1 business day.

Free signup does not mean commission-free sales or free deliveries.

How it works

Everything in one place

Customers can order and track deliveries, while businesses manage products, payments and orders from their dashboard.

Business Dashboard

Manage your shop, orders and deliveries without jumping between systems.

Live order pipeline & status updates
Revenue and delivery analytics
Manage products, stock and pricing

Technology built by our team

We build 95% of our technology in-house, so the ordering, dispatch and tracking tools work together properly.

Custom dispatch & matching engine
Real-time tracking infrastructure
Self-built merchant webshop platform

Customer App

A clear way to shop locally, book deliveries and keep an eye on every order.

Browse local merchants & marketplace
Live tracking with courier ETA
Order history & real-time notifications

Real-time alerts

Optimized routing

Multi-user roles

Secure & reliable

Delivering across Colchester every day

A local service with over 80,000 deliveries made since 2024

80,000+

Deliveries made since 2024

100%

Zero Emissions

30 min

Avg Delivery Time

Over 80

tonnes of CO₂ saved since 2024

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Have a question?

Whether it’s about a delivery, a price or selling through SendSimply, give us a call or send us an email.

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0800 112 5252

Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat–Sun 9am–6pm

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support@sendsimply.co.uk

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