LRQA GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
38Poor
6.3vs last year
#4156 in UK
#158 in Education
#141 in Unknown

Company Information

Company Number
01217474
Registered Address
1, Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, England, B37 7ES
Status
Active
Employee Count
15
Turnover
£67,424,000
EBITDA
-£15,432,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
26 June 1975
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Education, Information Technology, Telecommunications And Data, Professional Services, Property, Infrastructure And Construction, Safety And Security, Telecommunications
Region
UnknownNot specified in payment practices report

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
41 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
18%
31-60 Days
54%
After 60 Days
28%
Not Paid Within Terms78%

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

LRQA GROUP LIMITED exhibits a consistent trend of extended payment cycles, with an average payment time of 41 days. Only 18% of invoices are paid within 30 days, while the majority (54%) fall into the 31-60 day bracket, indicating a predictable trajectory towards slower payments.

Volatility Analysis

The high rate of 78% late payments indicates low reliability in adhering to standard payment terms. While 54% of payments occur between 31-60 days, the substantial 28% extending over 60 days introduces volatility and risk to cash flow predictability for suppliers.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should anticipate payment terms significantly exceeding 30 days and factor this into their financial planning. It is recommended to establish clear, extended payment terms upfront or consider mitigation strategies like early payment discounts or phased payments for larger projects. Close monitoring of invoice aging and proactive communication will be crucial to manage potential cash flow impacts.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-28
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 202528 Jul 20254118%54%28%78%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202409 Jul 20256222%47%31%74%

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 are agreed on an individual basis, standards vary between 30 and 60 days depending on the category of goods and services being provided

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Their is a designated centralised helpdesk for suppliers, suppliers-queries@lrqa.com. If the accounts payable or payments team cannot directly support the supplier they will coordinate with the relevant business representative to resolve with their supplier counterpart.

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

LRQA GROUP LIMITED operates as an active Private limited Company, a widely utilised legal structure for businesses in the United Kingdom. This company type establishes a separate legal entity from its owners, defining its operational framework.

The company is registered in England under company number 01217474. It was incorporated on 26 June 1975 and is currently active. Its registered office is located at 1, Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, England, B37 7ES.

A Private limited Company provides a robust legal framework that offers limited liability to its shareholders, separating personal assets from business liabilities. This structure facilitates private investment and ownership, enabling businesses of all sizes and across diverse sectors to operate within the UK market.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£4,400,000
Net Worth
£285,700,000
Total Current Assets
£167,500,000
Total Current Liabilities
£277,700,000

Company Location