FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
56Fair
1.2vs last year
#3311 in UK
#195 in Road Travel
#145 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
02332529
Registered Address
Olive Grove, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S2 3GA
Status
Active
Employee Count
958
Turnover
£66,012,000
EBITDA
-£10,356,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 January 1989
Nature of Business
49319 - Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)
Industries
Road Travel
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
48 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
33%
31-60 Days
39%
After 60 Days
28%
Not Paid Within Terms6%

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: 2025-04-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 202522 Oct 20254934%38%28%4%
30 Sept 2024 - 29 Mar 202525 Apr 20254833%39%28%6%
26 Sept 2023 - 30 Mar 202415 Apr 20245031%41%28%7%
26 Mar 2023 - 25 Sept 202312 Oct 20235031%36%33%5%
27 Mar 2022 - 26 Sept 202219 Oct 20225324%42%34%7%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202127 Oct 20215327%33%40%3%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202115 Apr 20215330%32%38%3%
31 Mar 2019 - 30 Sept 201928 Oct 20195628%24%48%4%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201829 Oct 20185821%34%45%44%

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

The Company’s standard payment terms are 60 days from date of valid invoice. It is the Group’s policy to agree appropriate payment terms for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms on the submission of a valid invoice. The Company regularly agrees variations to the standard terms with individual suppliers depending on the nature of the goods/services and other circumstances.

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

The Company is committed to dealing with suppliers in a fair, consistent and transparent manner. We seek to resolve any invoice queries as quickly as possible between the Accounts Payable team and the relevant supplier. If a dispute cannot be resolved it is escalated to the relevant Head of Department and Procurement.

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

FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED is a transportation company that operates buses in the South Yorkshire region. They are committed to sustainability and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

Their sustainability program includes investing in low emission vehicles, promoting the use of public transport to reduce carbon emissions, and implementing recycling and waste management practices within their operations.

In terms of products and services, FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED offers a wide range of bus services, including local and regional routes, school services, and special event services. They also offer a mobile app for convenient ticket purchasing and real-time bus tracking.

The key people at FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED include Managing Director Garry Birmingham and Commercial Director Paul Turner, who are both dedicated to providing efficient and sustainable transportation solutions for the community.

Their registered office address is at 10-12 Exchange Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 5TS. Their website, www.firstgroup.com/south-yorkshire, provides information on bus schedules, fares, and updates on their sustainability efforts.

In summary, FIRST SOUTH YORKSHIRE LIMITED is a leading transportation company in the South Yorkshire region, with a strong focus on sustainability and providing high-quality bus services for the community.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,389,000
Net Worth
-£34,188,000
Total Current Assets
£15,924,000
Total Current Liabilities
£63,178,000

Company Location