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STORY CONTRACTING LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
72Fair
↓ 0.1vs last year
#2299 in UK
#106 in Road Travel
#137 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
03709861
Registered Address
Burgh Road Industrial Estate, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 7NA
Status
Active
Employee Count
733
Turnover
£253,266,000
EBITDA
£9,172,000

Additional Details

Website
https://storycontracting.com
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
3 February 1999
Nature of Business
41201 - Construction of commercial buildings
42120 - Construction of railways and underground railways
Industries
Road Travel, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models, Train Travel, Transportation Infrastructure
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
32 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:62 days
Max Contractual:62 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
61%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
7%
Not Paid Within Terms18%

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
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202524 Oct 20253257%39%4%19%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202525 Apr 20253160%35%5%13%
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 202425 Apr 20254162%32%6%14%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202425 Apr 20253261%32%7%18%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20233943%44%13%13%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202231 Oct 20223749%40%11%11%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202127 Oct 20213850%41%9%18%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202108 Apr 20214042%50%8%19%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202012 Oct 20204733%57%10%18%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201917 Oct 20194131%63%6%0%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201831 Oct 20183636%59%5%18%

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

Current month end date plus 1 month

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

62

Dispute Resolution Process

Any disputes with any payments are passed from our Purchase Ledger Team to the Procurement or Commercial Team to correspond with the Supplier

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

Story Contracting Limited is a UK-based company that specializes in delivering construction, infrastructure, and environmental projects. They have been in operation since 1987 and have grown to become one of the leading providers of these services in the country.

The company's sustainability program is a key aspect of their operations, with a focus on reducing their environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and ensuring economic sustainability. They have implemented various initiatives, such as using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and promoting green transportation, to achieve these goals.

Story Contracting Limited offers a wide range of products and services, including rail, civil engineering, plant hire, and environmental solutions. They have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who work closely with clients to deliver projects of the highest quality and within budget and timeline requirements.

Some of the key people at Story Contracting Limited include the Managing Director, John MacArthur, and the Director of Rail, Jason Butterworth. They are supported by a dedicated team of managers, engineers, and other staff members who ensure the smooth running of the company's operations.

To get in touch with Story Contracting Limited, individuals can visit their website at www.storycontracting.com. Their registered office address is located at Story House, Preston Business Centre, Longridge Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5AP. From their website, individuals can also find contact information for their various office locations across the UK.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,502,000
Net Worth
£44,929,000
Total Current Assets
£64,412,000
Total Current Liabilities
£43,580,000

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Made by Alastair Campbell