THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2023
86Good
4.7vs last year
#1284 in UK
#57 in Travel And Transportation
#19 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
00091106
Registered Address
3rd Floor 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
435
Turnover
£32,009,000
EBITDA
£2,536,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
6 December 1906
Nature of Business
49319 - Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
27 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms6%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED to pay invoices has been fluctuating over the past three periods, with a decrease from 39 days in 2017-2018 to 27 days in 2023-2024. However, there was a significant increase in 2021-2022, with an average time of 53 days to pay invoices.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility in the percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has been high, ranging from 17% in 2017-2018 to 88% in 2023-2024. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also been volatile, ranging from 2% in 2023-2024 to 36% in 2021-2022.

Summary Analysis

The average time taken for THE CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES LIMITED to pay invoices has decreased from 39 days in 2017-2018 to 27 days in 2023-2024. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has fluctuated, with a high of 88% in 2023-2024 and a low of 17% in 2017-2018. The percentage of invoices paid later than 60 days has also fluctuated, with a high of 36% in 2021-2022 and a low of 2% in 2023-2024.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-01-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
02 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202323 Jan 20242788%10%2%6%
01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jul 202321 Jul 20232883%14%3%9%
03 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202226 Jan 20233373%20%7%12%
02 Jan 2022 - 02 Jul 202228 Jul 20223074%22%4%10%
04 Jul 2021 - 01 Jan 202225 Jan 20224133%55%12%27%
03 Jan 2021 - 03 Jul 202123 Jul 20215317%47%36%62%
28 Jun 2020 - 02 Jan 202126 Jan 20213717%78%5%29%
29 Dec 2019 - 27 Jun 202017 Jul 20203522%73%5%17%
30 Jun 2019 - 28 Dec 201917 Jan 20203432%64%4%11%
29 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 201925 Jul 20193230%59%11%18%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201825 Jan 20193418%78%4%12%
31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 201823 Jul 20183817%77%6%17%
02 Jul 2017 - 30 Dec 201726 Jan 20183934%61%5%12%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The City of Oxford Motor Services Limited, subsidiary company of The Go-Ahead Group, follow group policy and agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and abide by those terms once suppliers present a valid invoice. The company normally settles trade payables on 30 day terms and these invoices are paid in the week following their due date, however variations to these terms do exist based on agreements with certain suppliers. There have been no changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

The City of Oxford Motor Services Limited is committed to paying our suppliers in an honest, prompt and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We endeavour to resolve any invoice queries as quickly as possible, communication between the Accounts Payable team and the relevant supplier is instigated to resolve the matter. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by our accounts team, it would be escalated to the Shared Service Manager who will investigate and mitigate the issue.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

The City of Oxford Motor Services Limited is a bus company that operates in the city of Oxford, UK. They provide a variety of services, including local bus routes, park and ride services, and airport transfers. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

Their sustainability program includes using low-emission buses, promoting the use of public transport, and investing in renewable energy sources. They also have a recycling program in place and have reduced their paper usage by implementing digital ticketing options.

The company offers a range of products and services to cater to the needs of their customers. They have a fleet of modern buses that are equipped with WiFi and USB charging ports for a comfortable commute. They also offer discounted fares for students, seniors, and disabled individuals.

The key people at The City of Oxford Motor Services Limited include the Managing Director, Operations Manager, and Marketing Manager, who work together to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the company.

For more information, their website address is www.oxfordbus.co.uk. The registered office address is 3rd Floor, 41-51 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6EE. Customers can also contact the company by phone at 01865 785400 or email at info@oxfordbus.co.uk for any inquiries.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£130,000
Net Worth
-£1,658,000
Total Current Assets
£7,037,000
Total Current Liabilities
£24,510,000

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