OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
63Fair
6.7vs last year
#2877 in UK
#1151 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01312453
Registered Address
8 Fitzroy Street, London, United Kingdom, W1T 4BJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£559,180,000
EBITDA
£58,575,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 May 1977
Nature of Business
71122 - Engineering related scientific and technical consulting activities
Industries
Professional Services
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
61%
31-60 Days
34%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms31%

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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-29
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 202524 Oct 20253750%41%9%43%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202513 May 20253263%32%5%43%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20243265%31%4%41%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20233165%30%5%41%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20223170%25%5%48%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202127 Oct 20213168%27%5%52%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202128 Apr 20213060%36%4%67%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201929 Oct 20192971%26%3%37%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201829 Oct 20183267%29%4%60%

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

30 days from invoice date for Supplier invoices. 45 days from invoice date for Sub-Consultant invoices.

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

45

Dispute Resolution Process

Ove Arup & Partners Limited is committed to being financially responsible and acting with integrity. We aim to validate all invoices in a timely manner with any discrepancies or queries being referred to the supplier or subcontractor for resolution or invoice correction. Disputes are typically resolved through discussions with the supplier. Where it is not possible to reach agreement, several potential dispute resolution methods are available for example, mediation, adjudication or expert determination.

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

Arup & Partners Limited is a global engineering firm that offers a wide range of services in the built environment. With its headquarters in London, the company has over 14,000 employees and operates in more than 35 countries.

The company's sustainability program, "Arup for a Sustainable Future", aims to promote sustainable practices in all aspects of their work. This includes reducing carbon emissions, conserving resources, and promoting social responsibility. Arup has also set a target to become carbon neutral by 2020.

Arup offers a variety of services in the fields of planning, design, engineering, and consulting. These include building design, infrastructure design, project management, and risk consulting. The company has worked on numerous high-profile projects such as the Sydney Opera House, Beijing National Stadium, and London's Crossrail.

Some key people in Arup include its founder, Sir Ove Arup, who established the company in 1946, and current Chairman, Gregory Hodkinson. The company also has a global leadership team consisting of experts in various fields.

Arup's website (www.arup.com) provides detailed information about their services, projects, and sustainability initiatives. The company's registered office address is 13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ, United Kingdom.

In summary, Arup & Partners Limited is a leading engineering firm with a strong commitment to sustainability and a wide range of services in the built environment. With its global presence and renowned projects, the company continues to make a significant impact in the industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£452,000
Net Worth
£81,900,000
Total Current Assets
£153,893,000
Total Current Liabilities
£71,443,000

Company Location