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Score of 90.86/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
BCA OUTSOURCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED demonstrates a strong trend towards prompt payments, with an average payment time of 11 days and 95% of invoices settled within 30 days. However, the 37% late payment rate indicates an underlying inconsistency, suggesting that while the majority are fast, a significant portion still exceeds their due dates. This trajectory suggests a company that generally prioritizes quick payments but struggles with timely adherence to all contractual terms.
The high percentage of payments made within 30 days (95%) suggests a good level of reliability and predictability for most invoices, reducing immediate cash flow concerns for suppliers. Yet, the 37% late payment rate, combined with 5% of payments extending beyond 30 days, introduces an element of volatility and risk for a subset of transactions. Suppliers might experience unpredictable delays for some invoices, necessitating careful monitoring despite the overall rapid average payment speed.
Overall, BCA OUTSOURCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED presents as a generally reliable payer due to its swift average payment time and high percentage of payments within 30 days, making them a favorable partner for consistent cash flow. Key decision factors for suppliers should include the 37% late payment rate, which implies a moderate risk of occasional delays. To mitigate risk, suppliers could establish clear payment terms, consider grace periods, or implement staggered payment schedules for larger projects.
| 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 |
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| 30 Sept 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 | 28 Apr 2026 | 16 | 93% | 4% | 3% | 37% |
| 31 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 2025 | 28 Oct 2025 | 11 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 37% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 | 29 Apr 2025 | 9 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 32% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 29 Oct 2024 | 5 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| 02 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 29 Apr 2024 | 5 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 10% |
| 03 Apr 2023 - 01 Oct 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 6 | 99% | 0% | 1% | 19% |
| 03 Oct 2022 - 02 Apr 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 7 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 28% |
| 04 Apr 2022 - 02 Oct 2022 | 31 Oct 2022 | 8 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 33% |
| 29 Sept 2021 - 03 Apr 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | 20 | 82% | 9% | 9% | 48% |
| 29 Mar 2021 - 28 Sept 2021 | 27 Oct 2021 | 37 | 59% | 20% | 21% | 58% |
| 30 Sept 2020 - 28 Mar 2021 | 27 Apr 2021 | 30 | 70% | 15% | 15% | 44% |
| 30 Mar 2020 - 27 Sept 2020 | 27 Oct 2020 | 25 | 69% | 24% | 7% | 7% |
| 30 Sept 2019 - 29 Mar 2020 | 28 Apr 2020 | 13 | 95% | 5% | 0% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 29 Sept 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | 15 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 29% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 29 Apr 2019 | 16 | 86% | 13% | 1% | 29% |
| 02 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 26 Oct 2018 | 10 | 98% | 1% | 1% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are between 0 and 40 days from date of invoice. Payment terms outside of standard terms may be agreed if this provides mutual commercial benefit. In some cases, third party vendors will not release the vehicles until payment has been received and as a result their payment terms are generally short. The Company makes payments on a daily basis to vehicle vendors and supplier payments. If a payment falls due on a bank holiday or weekend, payments will be issued in the next payment cycle.
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
40
Disputes should be raised in the first instance with the BCA Outsource Solutions Finance team by email. The team will endeavour to resolve any issues promptly and professionally. Should this team be unable to resolve a dispute, they would refer to the supplier’s applicable contract, which will inform the procedure to be followed to resolve a dispute. Although the Company aims to resolve queries with suppliers in a timely manner, the actual timescale for resolution will vary depending on the underlying query.
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
BCA Outsource Solutions Limited is a private limited company registered in England, incorporated in 1980. Companies House records its nature of business under SIC code 45112, sale of used cars and light motor vehicles. The company has traded under several previous names over the decades, including Dealerpark Limited, BCA, BCA Vehicle Preparation Limited, ADT Vehicle Preparation Limited, Euro Auctions Limited and Smart Prepared Limited, before adopting its current name. No further first-party description of current trading activities was available from the company's website, which returned only a verification page rather than substantive content. The company remains active on the register, with its registered office in Hampshire.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk