BEDFORDSHIRE SCHOOLS TRUST LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
84Good
1.7vs last year
#1441 in UK
#52 in Education
#83 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
07546141
Registered Address
Best House Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS
Status
Active
Employee Count
781
Turnover
£36,550,000
EBITDA
£226,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
28 February 2011
Nature of Business
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
85320 - Technical and vocational secondary education
Industries
Education,Professional Services
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
26 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
79%
31-60 Days
16%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

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: 2025-04-03
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202503 Apr 20252679%16%5%15%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202403 Apr 20243075%17%8%23%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202313 Oct 20232778%15%6%18%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202307 Mar 20233170%22%8%19%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202202 Nov 20222679%16%5%42%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202215 Mar 20222974%18%8%44%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202120 Oct 20212977%16%7%42%
01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 201917 Oct 20193472%19%9%51%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201929 Mar 20193669%22%9%31%

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

Standard terms of 30 days after the date of the invoice

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

30

Dispute Resolution Process

We have a staged debt recovery procedure that begins with a statement and progresses to a series of debt letters, ending in legal action if required and proportionate.

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

Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited is a non-profit organization that was established in 2015 to support and improve education in the Bedfordshire area. The trust works closely with schools, teachers, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality education for students.

As part of their sustainability program, the trust focuses on promoting environmentally friendly practices and reducing their carbon footprint. They have implemented various initiatives such as recycling, energy conservation, and promoting sustainable travel methods among their staff and students.

The trust offers a range of services to schools, including financial support, HR advice, and training opportunities for teachers. They also organize events and workshops to share best practices and promote collaboration among schools.

The key people at Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited include the board of directors, led by the CEO, who oversees the day-to-day operations of the trust. The trust also has a team of experienced educators and professionals who work together to achieve their goals.

For more information on the services and initiatives of Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited, you can visit their website at www.bedfordshireschoolstrust.co.uk. Their registered office address is Unit 5, Wolseley Business Park, Wolseley Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK42 7AZ.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,492,000
Net Worth
£107,443,000
Total Current Assets
£6,599,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,047,000

Company Location