GAP GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
29Poor
4.8vs last year
#4378 in UK
#145 in Manufacturing
#107 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
00198823
Registered Address
Gap Group Blenheim Place, Dunston Industrial Estate, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9HF
Status
Active
Employee Count
2,104
Turnover
£325,851,000
EBITDA
£133,702,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
24 June 1924
Nature of Business
77320 - Renting and leasing of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
Industries
Manufacturing, Property, Infrastructure And Construction, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
70 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
6%
31-60 Days
39%
After 60 Days
55%
Not Paid Within Terms27%

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 payment time for GAP GROUP LIMITED is 70 days, indicating a consistent trend of slow payments well beyond standard terms. A significant 55% of payments occur over 60 days, with only 6% settling within 30 days, reinforcing this pattern. This trajectory suggests suppliers should anticipate extended payment cycles as the norm rather than an exception.

Volatility Analysis

While the high percentage of payments over 60 days (55%) suggests a somewhat predictable slowness, the 27% late payment rate introduces considerable unreliability for suppliers. This indicates a clear risk of payments not only being extended but also failing to meet agreed-upon deadlines. The combination of slow average payment and frequent late payments poses a notable working capital risk.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should exercise caution when engaging with GAP GROUP LIMITED, factoring in an average 70-day payment cycle and a significant risk of late payments. Key decision factors include the supplier's own cash flow resilience and ability to manage extended payment terms. Mitigation strategies could involve negotiating stricter terms, requesting upfront deposits, or implementing dynamic discounting for earlier payment.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202502 Oct 2025717%39%54%28%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202523 Apr 2025706%39%55%27%
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 202407 Oct 2024657%45%48%18%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202417 Apr 20246313%44%43%19%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202331 Oct 20237112%42%46%15%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20237110%37%54%23%
01 Jul 2022 - 30 Sept 202217 Oct 2022698%35%57%24%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202229 Apr 2022738%33%59%29%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 2021788%31%61%32%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 2021758%31%61%36%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202002 Nov 2020735%33%62%31%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202030 Apr 2020687%39%54%16%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201928 Oct 2019666%40%54%16%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 2019705%35%60%60%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201831 Oct 2018705%35%59%51%

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

Payment terms vary depending on the terms agreed between the supplier and our Procurement Department. The majority of our large value suppliers provide 60 or 90 day payment terms.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Supplier invoices and payments are managed by the Accounts Payable team at Citypoint 2, 25 Tyndrum Street, Glasgow, G4 0JY. The Accounts Payable team notify any significant variations from PO value to the individual that raised the PO. If the value is disputed it is their responsibility to contact the supplier and resolve the dispute. Invoiced items that are subject to dispute are not approved for payment until the dispute has been resolved.

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

GAP GROUP LIMITED functions as an active private limited company. The provided information specifies its legal structure but does not detail its specific commercial activities or industry specialisation.

This organisation was incorporated on 24 June 1924, holding company number 00198823. Located in the North East, its registered office is at Gap Group Blenheim Place, Dunston Industrial Estate, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9HF.

As a private limited company in the UK, organisations of this legal type typically engage in a diverse range of business activities, including the provision of goods, services, or holding assets. The specific products or services offered by GAP GROUP LIMITED are not detailed in the confirmed data.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,200,000
Net Worth
£195,300,000
Total Current Assets
£83,700,000
Total Current Liabilities
£100,500,000

Company Location