If you are not in when DPD try to deliver your parcel and you have not requested any changes (for example to leave with specific neighbour, leave in a safe place etc through their Predict Text and Email service), DPD's process is to attempt to deliver with a neighbour and leave you a card to let you know this has happened.

If DPD cannot leave with a neighbour, and the driver has time and the goods are shop compatible, he will take the parcel to the nearest parcel shop.  If he/she is unable to take to the shop, the parcel will be returned to the depot and delivery will be attempted again the next working day.