COPART UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
00929621
Registered Address
Acrey Fields, Woburn Road, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9EJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
951
Turnover
£189,930,000
EBITDA
£62,710,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
28 March 1968
Nature of Business
45112 - Sale of used cars and light motor vehicles
45190 - Sale of other motor vehicles
Industries
Environment,Agriculture And Waste,Software,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models,Travel And Transportation
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
88%
31-60 Days
7%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms13%

Payment Features

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

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-08-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 202529 Aug 20251988%7%5%13%
01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 202401 Mar 20241990%6%4%11%
01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 202330 Aug 20231990%7%3%10%
01 Aug 2022 - 31 Jan 202301 Mar 20231789%8%3%10%
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202218 Nov 20221793%4%3%10%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202204 Mar 20221792%4%4%12%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202127 Aug 20211694%4%2%11%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202102 Mar 20212088%9%3%13%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202002 Sept 20201792%7%1%8%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202028 Feb 20201690%8%2%8%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201901 Mar 20191692%7%1%7%

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

Standard payment terms range from payment on presentation of invoice to 30 days following the end of the month in which the invoice is dated depending on the product or service being received.

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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoice queries or disputes are raised either by the Accounts Payable Team or by the person or department ordering the goods or service. The invoice will be held for payment until the query is resolved and agreement has been reached between both parties, at which time payment will be processed.

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

COPART UK LIMITED is a vehicle auction company based in the United Kingdom

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.\n\nTheir sustainability program includes recycling of vehicle parts, reducing energy consumption, and promoting the use of electric and hybrid vehicles

They also have a partnership with Carbon Footprint Ltd

to offset their carbon emissions.\n\nCOPART UK LIMITED offers a range of products and services, including vehicle auctions for cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and salvage vehicles

They also provide a range of vehicle inspection and appraisal services.\n\nThe key people at COPART UK LIMITED include Jane Pocock, the Managing Director, and Tony Farrugia, the General Manager

They have a strong team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality services to their customers.\n\nThe company's website address is www.copart.co.uk, where customers can access their online auction platform and find information about their services

Their registered office address is at Copart House, Copart UK, Sandy Lane, Wootton, Bedfordshire, MK43 9EY.\n\nIn conclusion, COPART UK LIMITED is a leading vehicle auction company in the UK, with a strong focus on sustainability and providing high-quality services to their customers

Financial Metrics

Cash
£7,531,000
Net Worth
£82,284,000
Total Current Assets
£59,417,000
Total Current Liabilities
£127,432,000

Company Location