International Distributions Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a universal postal service provider.

The company offers parcels and letter delivery services under the Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide brands.

It also provides services for the collection, sorting, and delivery of parcels and letters.

In addition, the company operates ground-based parcel delivery networks in Europe that covers 40 countries and nation states.

Further, it provides express parcel delivery and logistics services.

Additionally, the company engages in property holdings and facilities management activities.

It serves consumers, sole-traders, small and medium-sized enterprises, large businesses, retailers, and access operators.

It operates in Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the United Kingdom, the United States, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

The company was formerly known as Royal Mail plc and changed its name to International Distributions Services plc in October 2022.

International Distributions Services plc was founded in 1516 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.