LRQA LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
47Poor
22.6vs last year
#3784 in UK
#125 in Unknown

Company Information

Company Number
01879370
Registered Address
1, Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, England, B37 7ES
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
21 January 1985
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
UnknownNot specified in payment practices report

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
36%
31-60 Days
48%
After 60 Days
16%
Not Paid Within Terms61%

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 LIMITED exhibits a consistent trend towards extended payment cycles, evidenced by an average payment time of 50 days. The majority of payments (48%) fall into the 31-60 day bracket, with a significant 16% extending beyond 60 days. This trajectory indicates that timely payments within standard 30-day terms (only 36%) are not the norm for this company.

Volatility Analysis

The 61% late payment rate signifies substantial unpredictability and unreliability in LRQA LIMITED's payment behavior. A notable 16% of payments exceeding 60 days introduces a high level of cash flow risk for suppliers. This indicates that adherence to agreed payment terms is highly volatile, making future payment dates difficult to forecast.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should approach LRQA LIMITED with caution due to the consistent pattern of extended and late payments, averaging 50 days with 61% late. Key decision factors include the high likelihood of delayed cash inflow and the significant portion of payments exceeding 60 days. Mitigate risk by negotiating stricter payment terms, considering upfront payments, or exploring credit insurance options.

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 20255036%48%16%61%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202409 Jul 20254367%21%12%26%

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

There is a designated centralised helpdesk for suppliers, supplier-queries@lrqa.com. If the accounts payable or payments team can not directly support the supplier, they co-ordinate 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 LIMITED is an active private limited company, operating as a distinct legal entity in the United Kingdom.

The company was incorporated on 21 January 1985 and is identified by company number 01879370. Its registered office is located at 1, Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, England, B37 7ES, with its general location further noted as 'Other'.

As a private limited company in the UK, such entities are structured to engage in a wide range of commercial activities. They typically provide diverse services or products across various sectors, from professional consultancy and manufacturing to goods distribution, while offering limited liability to their shareholders.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£2,600,000
Net Worth
£31,000,000
Total Current Assets
£165,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£134,800,000

Company Location