BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED

Company Information

Company Number
01758622
Registered Address
Fort Dunlop Suite 206, Fort Parkway, Birmingham, England, B24 9FD
Status
Active
Employee Count
862.0
Turnover
82959000.0
EBITDA
3575000.0

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 October 1983
Nature of Business
74909 - Other professional, scientific and technical activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
0
Region
West Midlands

Company Location

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Financial Metrics

Cash
£0.00
Net Worth
£40,817,000.00
Total Current Assets
£57,045,000.00
Total Current Liabilities
£17,482,000.00
Reporting Period
2023-07-01 to 2023-12-31Filed: 2024-01-31

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
58 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
56%
31-60 Days
28%
After 60 Days
16%
Not Paid Within Terms16%

Payment Features

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

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Performance Reports History

Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20245856%28%16%16%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202328 Jul 20234760%27%13%13%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202206 Feb 20235164%20%15%15%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202220 Jul 20225060%20%20%20%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202117 Jan 20224166%23%11%11%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20216869%13%18%13%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202009 Feb 20215963%14%23%23%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20202326%32%43%43%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201931 Jul 20194252%33%14%47%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201831 Jul 20193947%40%13%53%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20183960%31%9%40%

Company Summary

BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services to businesses in the United Kingdom

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact

Through its sustainability program, BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED aims to promote responsible practices and help its clients achieve sustainable growth

This includes offering services such as energy efficiency audits, carbon footprint assessments, and sustainability certifications

The company's services cover a wide range of industries including construction, food and agriculture, oil and gas, and consumer products

They provide testing and inspection services to ensure compliance with regulations and standards, as well as certification services to demonstrate quality and safety

The key people at BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED include its CEO, Bruno Foucher, who has over 25 years of experience in the industry

The company also has a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services to their clients

The company's website (www.bureauveritas.co.uk) provides detailed information on their services, sustainability initiatives, and key people

It also offers resources such as case studies, white papers, and webinars to help businesses understand and implement sustainable practices

BUREAU VERITAS UK LIMITED's registered office address is 5 New Square, Bedfont Lakes, Feltham, Middlesex TW14 8HA

Their contact number is +44 (0) 20 3404 6700 and their email address is info@uk.bureauveritas.com

Businesses looking to improve their sustainability practices can contact the company to learn more about their services and how they can help

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The trend for Bureau Veritas UK Limited's average time to pay invoices has fluctuated over the past three periods, with a decrease from 2018-2019, followed by an increase from 2019-2020 and a decrease again from 2020-2021. However, there has been an overall increase in the average time to pay from 2018 to 2023.

Volatility Analysis

The volatility of Bureau Veritas UK Limited's average time to pay invoices has been relatively stable, with the exception of a significant increase in 2020-2021. The percentage of invoices paid within 30 days has also been relatively stable, while the percentages of invoices paid between 31-60 days and later than 60 days have fluctuated more significantly.

Summary Analysis

From 2018 to 2020, Bureau Veritas UK Limited showed a slight improvement in paying invoices within 30 days, with a decrease from 60% to 47%. However, the percentage of invoices paid between 31-60 days increased from 31% to 40% during this period. The average time to pay also decreased from 39 days to 23 days.

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard Terms and Conditions are 60 days from date of invoice

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

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputed invoices are queried between the purchaser and the supplier in the first instance. If the purchaser cannot get to a resolution the query is escalated to the accounts payable team to resolve. Invoices are not approved for payment until the query is resolved.

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