Concept image of an independent local courier with an insulated delivery bag outside a warmly lit restaurant at dusk
Coming soon · Local pilot

Introducing JW Delivery

Local Deliveries.
Made Simple.

Connecting local businesses with independent delivery drivers.

A flexible local delivery marketplace designed to make arranging deliveries simpler, with transparent, agreed pricing.

Concept imagery. JW Delivery is not yet operational.

A local connection

Delivery support shaped around the job.

JW Delivery is being explored as a focused connection between local businesses and independent drivers—without pretending to be a full food-ordering marketplace.

The production service is not live. Job posting, driver approval, negotiation, tracking and payment are proposed workflows currently represented by local prototype work and require further operating, legal and commercial approval.

How it is proposed to work

One local network. Two clear journeys.

For businesses

  1. 01

    Post a delivery job with collection, destination and timing details.

  2. 02

    Set a proposed delivery price or review a suggested amount.

  3. 03

    Connect with an approved local driver.

  4. 04

    Accept the agreed delivery terms.

  5. 05

    Monitor the job’s status and confirm completion.

For drivers

  1. 01

    Apply to join the platform.

  2. 02

    Complete the necessary approval checks.

  3. 03

    Browse suitable available delivery jobs.

  4. 04

    Accept an offered price or submit a counteroffer.

  5. 05

    Complete the delivery and follow the agreed payment process.

Understand the difference

Marketplace reach or focused delivery support?

These services include different features and should not be compared on commission alone. Figures below were checked against UK merchant sources on 1 November 2026.

Just Eat

30% + VAT

Where Just Eat provides delivery. Its UK sign-up page also publishes 14% + VAT where the merchant uses its own drivers.

Official merchant source ↗
Uber Eats

30% + VAT

Published UK Uber Delivery marketplace fee. Uber also lists 13% + VAT for self-delivery and collection.

Official merchant source ↗
Deliveroo

Contract specific

Deliveroo’s merchant terms describe a percentage of order value plus VAT, but do not publish one universal UK rate.

Deliveroo for merchants ↗
JW Delivery

Proposed job cost

Illustrative driver payment plus a possible platform connection fee. No commercial price has been approved.

Explore an illustration ↓

Rates may vary by contract, product, location or promotion. Marketplace providers include ordering, discovery, payment and support services that the proposed JW Delivery model may not include.

Explore the numbers

Illustrative delivery cost calculator.

Adjust the assumptions to see how a proposed per-job model could compare with a published marketplace delivery commission.

Illustrative monthly comparison

520 deliveries
Marketplace estimate£4,680
JW Delivery estimate£2,600
Potential difference£2,080

Illustrative estimates only. JW Delivery pricing is not yet finalised. Actual costs depend on agreed driver fees, platform charges, applicable taxes, transaction costs and operational requirements. Marketplace services and inclusions differ.

Why JW Delivery?

Designed for practical local delivery.

01

Flexible local support

Arrange on-demand or scheduled delivery support around genuine local demand.

02

Agreed pricing

A proposed model where the job price is visible and agreed before work begins.

03

Independent drivers

Planned access to drivers who have completed the required approval checks.

04

Simple job management

A clear proposed journey from job request to status updates and completion.

05

Scheduled deliveries

Designed to support suitable delivery jobs booked in advance.

06

Built for local trade

A pilot focused on helping independent businesses and drivers around Caerphilly.

Who it is for

Starting with the businesses that keep local areas moving.

  • Takeaways
  • Cafés
  • Independent restaurants
  • Local retailers
  • Businesses delivering small items

The wider JW ecosystem

Built to complement the way local businesses sell.

In future, JW Delivery could complement JW Click & Collect, JW E-Commerce and JW Business Hub by adding a delivery connection after an order is ready. These integrations are not yet live or approved for production.

JW Click & CollectPotential future connectionJW E-CommercePotential future connectionJW Business HubPotential future connection

Help shape the local pilot

Register your interest.

Tell us whether you need local delivery support or want to deliver independently. We will contact you about research and pilot readiness—not create a live delivery account.

For local businesses

Register business interest

This records interest only. It does not create an account, approve a driver, post a job or collect payment.

Your details are stored securely so JW Business Digital can respond about the proposed local pilot. They are not used to approve drivers or create live delivery accounts. Read the privacy information.

For independent drivers

Register driver interest

This records interest only. It does not create an account, approve a driver, post a job or collect payment.

Your details are stored securely so JW Business Digital can respond about the proposed local pilot. They are not used to approve drivers or create live delivery accounts. Read the privacy information.

Questions before launch

JW Delivery FAQs.

What is JW Delivery?

JW Delivery is a proposed local marketplace designed to connect businesses that need delivery support with approved independent drivers.

Is JW Delivery available now?

Not yet. The service is in pre-launch planning, with a local pilot proposed for Caerphilly and surrounding areas.

How are delivery prices agreed?

The proposed workflow allows a business to offer a price and a driver to accept or counteroffer. Final pricing and commercial terms will be confirmed before launch.

Who pays the driver?

The payment process, responsibilities and timing remain subject to final commercial and operating approval.

Can businesses book drivers in advance?

Scheduled deliveries are part of the proposed model, subject to driver availability and final operating rules.

Can drivers choose which jobs they accept?

Yes, the proposed model lets eligible drivers browse suitable jobs and decide which to accept.

Does JW Delivery replace Just Eat, Deliveroo or Uber Eats?

No. Those services offer established ordering marketplaces and other features. JW Delivery is proposed as a focused driver-connection option and may complement other channels.

Which areas will be supported first?

The initial pilot focus is Caerphilly and surrounding areas. Coverage will be confirmed before launch.

What checks must drivers complete?

Identity, right-to-work, licence, vehicle, insurance and other checks may be required. The exact policy will be published before applications are approved.

How can businesses and drivers register interest?

Use the relevant secure form on this page. Registering interest does not create an account or guarantee acceptance into the pilot.

Coming soon in Caerphilly

Interested in a simpler local delivery connection?

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