BLUE ARROW LTD.
Company Information
- Company Number
- 00641659
- Registered Address
- 33 Soho Square, London, England, W1D 3QU
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 414
- Turnover
- £246,161,000
- EBITDA
- £7,836,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://bluearrow.co.uk/
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 10 November 1959
- Nature of Business
- 78200 - Temporary employment agency activities
- Industries
- Professional Services
- Region
- London
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr 2025 - 05 Oct 2025 | 10 Nov 2025 | 47 | 35% | 37% | 28% | 10% |
| 05 Oct 2024 - 04 Apr 2025 | 01 May 2025 | 54 | 26% | 49% | 25% | 81% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 23 Jul 2024 | 59 | 23% | 43% | 34% | 90% |
| 03 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 22 Aug 2023 | 46 | 37% | 40% | 23% | 50% |
| 01 Jan 2022 - 01 Jul 2022 | 25 Jul 2022 | 33 | 41% | 56% | 3% | 16% |
| 06 Jul 2019 - 03 Jan 2020 | 31 Jan 2020 | 26 | 63% | 33% | 3% | 8% |
| 30 Jun 2018 - 04 Jan 2019 | 23 Jan 2019 | 27 | 63% | 33% | 4% | 9% |
| 30 Dec 2017 - 29 Jun 2018 | 25 Jul 2018 | 35 | 47% | 44% | 9% | 9% |
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
45
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Dispute Resolution Process
Disputes are handled by the Shared Services accounts payable function. Should an invoice be disputed the supplier will receive either an email or phone call which will indicate the query causing the dispute. Once any missing information or a corrected invoice is received the team will process and pay as due.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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
Blue Arrow Ltd. is a leading UK-based recruitment company that provides temporary and permanent staffing solutions to various industries. The company was founded in 1959 and has since grown to have over 500 branches across the UK.
The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. This includes using energy-efficient technologies, reducing paper consumption, and promoting recycling and waste reduction.
Blue Arrow offers a wide range of services, including temporary staffing, permanent recruitment, and managed service solutions. They also provide training and development programs to help their employees and clients improve their skills and knowledge.
The key people at Blue Arrow Ltd. include Managing Director, Peter Searle, and Chief Operating Officer, Simon Cottrell, who lead the company's operations and strategic direction.
For more information, individuals can visit the company's website at www.bluearrow.co.uk. The registered office address is at Blue Arrow Ltd., 24-28 Oval Road, Camden, London NW1 7DJ. With their commitment to sustainability and quality staffing solutions, Blue Arrow Ltd. continues to be a trusted partner for businesses in the UK.
