Same day courier for government and the public sector
Councils, public bodies and their contractors sometimes need documents, equipment or supplies moved the same day. We collect within the hour and drive straight to the other site.
If your material is classified or needs a cleared carrier, check your organisation's handling rules before booking and ask us what we can offer.
What we move for councils and public bodies
- Documents between council sites
- Consultation and engagement materials
- IT equipment and replacements
- Supplies for schools and libraries
- Signage and event equipment
- Fleet and depot parts
- Records and archive boxes
- Equipment for community buildings
Why councils and public bodies choose Vanguard
Direct and accountable
One driver from collection to delivery, with live ETAs and confirmation when the job is done.
Price agreed first
We confirm the price before we go, so you can raise a purchase order with confidence.
Regular or one-off
We can quote for regular inter-site runs as well as one-off urgent jobs.
How a same day booking works
Tell us the job
Call, WhatsApp or send the quote form with both postcodes and what you're sending. We reply with a price and a collection time.
We collect within the hour
Once you confirm, the nearest suitable driver heads to you. We aim to be there within 60 minutes.
Follow the journey
Your goods stay on that one vehicle. You get live ETAs, and a real person if you need to change anything.
Delivered direct
We hand over at the delivery address and confirm to you as soon as it's done.
Government courier questions
Can you work with our purchase order process?
Tell us how your organisation raises orders and we'll provide a quote and the details you need.
Can you carry classified material?
Check your organisation's handling rules first. If the material needs a cleared or specialist carrier, please use one that meets those requirements.
Do you deliver to schools and community buildings?
Yes. Give us the address, any access times and a contact on site.
Booking something urgent?
Tell us what needs to move and where. We will give you a price and a collection time straight away.