SPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00845839
Registered Address
30 Crown Place, London, EC2A 4ES
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,442
Turnover
£146,414,000
EBITDA
£1,481,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 April 1965
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
37%
31-60 Days
26%
After 60 Days
37%
Not Paid Within Terms28%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202504 Aug 20254637%26%37%28%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202421 Jan 20255431%23%46%39%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202317 Jan 20245033%26%41%27%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202224 Feb 20234342%23%35%21%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202222 Aug 20223944%28%28%19%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202102 Mar 20224436%31%33%13%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202102 Sept 20214437%32%31%17%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202026 Mar 20214538%27%35%18%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202012 Oct 20204733%30%37%32%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201925 Mar 20204737%29%34%35%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201901 Oct 20194337%32%31%31%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201818 Feb 20194338%30%32%30%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201829 Oct 20184436%34%30%31%

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

Sparrows standard payment terms are 75 days after receipt by Sparrows of a correctly prepared & adequately supported invoice to the address stated in the contract

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Supplier payment runs are generally carried out once per week which can lead to payment being made a few days over the payment terms

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Sparrows seeks to advise suppliers promptly of any disputes or reasons why an invoice will not be paid in accordance with the agreed terms. Invoices that are subject to dispute will not be paid until resolution of the dispute. Depending on the issue, Procurement or the Requisitioner may be involved to resolve any disputes. Once resolved, payment will be made in accordance with the terms of the contract.

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

SPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES LIMITED is a leading provider of oil and gas services to the global energy industry

The company is committed to sustainable operations and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.\n\nTheir sustainability program focuses on reducing emissions, conserving resources, and promoting responsible waste management

They also prioritize the health and safety of their employees and aim to create a positive impact on the communities in which they operate.\n\nSPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services including crane and lifting solutions, engineering and maintenance services, and training and competency assessments

They have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to delivering quality services to their clients.\n\nSome key people in the company include Stewart Mitchell, the Group CEO, and Doug Sedge, the Group Head of Health, Safety, Security, and Environment.\n\nTheir website address is www.sparrowsgroup.com and their registered office address is Sparrows Offshore Services Limited, 15A Dyce Drive, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 0LX

Overall, SPARROWS OFFSHORE SERVICES LIMITED is a reliable and sustainable partner for the energy industry, constantly striving for excellence in their operations

Financial Metrics

Cash
£13,022,000
Net Worth
£97,196,000
Total Current Assets
£254,963,000
Total Current Liabilities
£144,392,000

Company Location