MCP Server

The Send247 Delivery MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to quote and book UK deliveries through a structured, safe, and auditable interface.

What This Does

The MCP server exposes delivery functionality as tools that an AI assistant can safely invoke:

Available Tools

// Tool: get_delivery_quote
// Returns delivery options and prices for a shipment
 
// Example prompt to AI assistant:
"Get a delivery quote from London to Manchester"
 
// The AI will call the tool and return pricing like:
{
  "quote_id": "qt_abc123",
  "pickup": "London, UK",
  "dropoff": "Manchester, UK",
  "options": [
    {
      "service": "same_day",
      "price": 2499,
      "currency": "gbp",
      "estimated_delivery": "Today by 6pm"
    },
    {
      "service": "express",
      "price": 3999,
      "currency": "gbp",
      "estimated_delivery": "Within 2 hours"
    }
  ],
  "expires_at": "2024-01-15T16:00:00Z"
}

// Tool: create_delivery
// Creates a delivery booking using a previously issued quote
 
// Example prompt to AI assistant:
"Yes, book the same-day delivery option"
 
// The AI will confirm before calling the tool:
"I'll book the same-day delivery for £24.99. 
This will create an irreversible booking. Confirm?"
 
// After user confirms, creates the delivery:
{
  "delivery_id": "del_xyz789",
  "status": "confirmed",
  "tracking_url": "https://track.send247.uk/del_xyz789",
  "pickup": {
    "address": "London, UK",
    "scheduled": "Today 2pm-4pm"
  },
  "dropoff": {
    "address": "Manchester, UK",
    "estimated": "Today by 6pm"
  }
}

Client Configuration

This MCP server is publicly accessible and can be connected to by any MCP-compatible client. No client-side API keys are required as authentication is handled at the gateway level.

ChatGPT / OpenAI

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "send247-delivery": {
      "url": "https://mcp.send247.uk/api/v1/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Once connected, enable the app in a conversation and prompt normally (e.g., "Get a delivery quote from London to Manchester").

Claude (Anthropic)

First, install MCP Remote:

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/remote

Then add to your MCP config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "send247-delivery": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/remote",
        "https://mcp.send247.uk/api/v1/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude will automatically discover available tools via tools/list.

GitHub Copilot (VS Code)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "send247-delivery": {
      "url": "https://mcp.send247.uk/api/v1/mcp"
    }
  }
}

When using Copilot Chat, tools will appear when delivery-related prompts are detected.

MCP Manifest (Optional)

For platforms or registries that support MCP manifests, you may include:

{
  "name": "Send247 Delivery",
  "description": "UK delivery quotes and booking via the Model Context Protocol",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "endpoint": "https://mcp.send247.uk/api/v1/mcp",
  "capabilities": {
    "tools": true
  }
}

Safety & Design Guarantees

Intended Use

This MCP server is designed for:

• AI assistants offering delivery services
• Agentic workflows that require logistics actions
• End users in the United Kingdom

It is not a general logistics SDK and does not expose raw provider APIs.